L98.473
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of groin with necrosis of muscle
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 dead muscle tissue present.
Coding Tips
- •Necrosis of muscle indicates significant tissue damage and requires documentation of muscle involvement
- •This is more severe than fat layer exposure and requires careful clinical assessment
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└L98.473Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin with necrosis of muscle
└L98.473Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin with necrosis of muscle