L98.A194
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm with necrosis of bone
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 bone tissue.
Coding Tips
- •Verify bone involvement is documented and confirmed through imaging or clinical assessment
- •This represents severe ulceration requiring careful wound management 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.A19Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm└L98.A194Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm with necrosis of bone
└L98.A194Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm with necrosis of bone