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L98.448

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Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with other specified severity

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 with other specific characteristics or severity levels.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when severity is documented but does not fit standard categories (skin, fat, muscle, or bone)
  • •Document the specific severity characteristics in the medical record for clarity

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└L98.448Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with other specified severity
└L98.448Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with other specified severity

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