L98.A312
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand 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 the right hand that is not caused by pressure, with damage extending through the skin to expose the fatty tissue underneath.
Coding Tips
- •This represents a deeper ulcer than skin-only breakdown; ensure documentation specifies fat layer exposure
- •Distinguish from pressure ulcers which use different code ranges (L89)
Code Hierarchy
└L98Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified└L98.ANon-pressure chronic ulcer of upper limb, not elsewhere classified└L98.A3Non-pressure chronic ulcer of hand└L98.A31Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand└L98.A312Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand with fat layer exposed
└L98.A312Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand with fat layer exposed