L98.449
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with unspecified 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, but the severity level is not specified.
Coding Tips
- •This is a default code when depth or severity of the ulcer is not documented
- •Query the provider if possible to determine actual severity for more specific coding
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└L98.449Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with unspecified severity
└L98.449Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with unspecified severity