L98.A129
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm with unspecified severity
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 severity level not specified in the medical record.
Coding Tips
- •This is a default code when depth/severity of ulcer is not documented; query provider for clarification when possible
- •Avoid using this code if any depth information is available in the documentation
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.A129Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm with unspecified severity
└L98.A129Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left upper arm with unspecified severity