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L98.472

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Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin 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 sore in the groin area that is not caused by pressure, with the fatty tissue layer beneath the skin now exposed.

Coding Tips

  • •This code indicates Stage 2-3 severity with subcutaneous fat exposure
  • •Differentiate from L98.473-L98.476 which involve muscle or bone involvement

Code Hierarchy

└L98Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified└L98.4Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, not elsewhere classified└L98.47Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin└L98.472Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin with fat layer exposed
└L98.472Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin with fat layer exposed

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