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L98.A192

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Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm with fat layer exposed

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, with the fatty tissue layer exposed.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is used when laterality is unspecified; attempt to clarify left vs. right from clinical context
  • •Document the reason laterality cannot be determined if using this code

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.A192Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm with fat layer exposed
└L98.A192Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm with fat layer exposed

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