L98.A123
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm 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 on the left upper arm that is not caused by pressure, with dead muscle tissue visible.
Coding Tips
- •Necrosis indicates tissue death; document whether debridement was performed or planned
- •This severity level may require more intensive wound care and monitoring
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.A123Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm with necrosis of muscle
└L98.A123Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm with necrosis of muscle