L98.A191
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm limited to breakdown of skin
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 an upper arm (side not specified) that is not caused by pressure, affecting only the outer layer of skin.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality (left vs. right) cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query provider to determine laterality when possible for more specific coding
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.A19Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm└L98.A191Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm limited to breakdown of skin
└L98.A191Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm limited to breakdown of skin