L98.442

L98.442

Billable

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with fat layer exposed

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A long-lasting open wound on the chest that is not caused by pressure, where the fatty tissue layer underneath the skin is exposed.

Coding Tips

•Document that the ulcer extends beyond skin to expose subcutaneous fat
•Ensure this is not a pressure ulcer; if it is, use the L89 category instead

Code Hierarchy

└L98Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified └L98.4Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, not elsewhere classified └L98.44Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest └L98.442Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with fat layer exposed

└L98.442Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with fat layer exposed