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L98.A122

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Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm 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 on the left upper arm that is not caused by pressure, with the fatty tissue layer exposed beneath the skin.

Coding Tips

  • •This represents a deeper ulcer than skin-only breakdown; document the underlying etiology for complete coding
  • •Ensure documentation specifies fat layer exposure rather than deeper tissue involvement

Code Hierarchy

└L98Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified└L98.ANon-pressure chronic ulcer of upper limb, not elsewhere classified└L98.A1Non-pressure chronic ulcer of upper arm└L98.A12Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm└L98.A122Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm with fat layer exposed
└L98.A122Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm with fat layer exposed

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