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L98.478

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Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin 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 sore in the groin area that is not caused by pressure, with a severity level that is documented but does not fit the standard categories.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when severity is specified but does not match L98.471-L98.476
  • •Document the specific severity characteristics in the medical record

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└L98.478Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin with other specified severity
└L98.478Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin with other specified severity

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