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L98.A126

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Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm with bone 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 bone involvement but without dead tissue.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify bone involvement is documented without necrosis to differentiate from L98.A124
  • •Coordinate with imaging reports to confirm bone exposure or 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.A126Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis
└L98.A126Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis

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