L98.A198
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm with other specified 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 wound on the upper arm that is not caused by pressure, with other specific characteristics of severity.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when severity characteristics don't fit standard categories but are specifically documented
- •Ensure documentation clearly describes the specific severity features present
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.A198Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm with other specified severity
└L98.A198Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified upper arm with other specified severity