L98.A125

L98.A125

Billable

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis

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 muscle involvement but without dead tissue.

Coding Tips

•Distinguish this from L98.A123 by confirming absence of necrosis in clinical documentation
•Document the extent of muscle involvement and any functional implications

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.A125Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis

└L98.A125Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis