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L98.A121

Billable

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm limited to breakdown of skin

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 on the left upper arm that is not caused by pressure, affecting only the outer layer of skin.

Coding Tips

  • This code indicates the least severe depth of non-pressure ulcer; document the cause (diabetes, vascular disease, etc.) separately
  • Verify laterality is documented as left upper arm to ensure correct code selection

Code Hierarchy

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