L98.A193
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm with necrosis of muscle
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A long-lasting open wound on the upper arm that is not caused by pressure, with death of the muscle tissue underneath.
Coding Tips
- •Document the specific location (right, left, or unspecified) and depth of ulcer involvement
- •Ensure clinical documentation supports muscle necrosis before coding this severity level
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.A193Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm with necrosis of muscle
└L98.A193Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm with necrosis of muscle