L98.A313
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand 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 sore on the right hand that is not caused by pressure, with dead muscle tissue visible in the wound.
Coding Tips
- •Document evidence of muscle necrosis in clinical notes; this indicates significant tissue damage
- •Confirm this is non-pressure related to ensure correct code family selection
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.A313Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand with necrosis of muscle
└L98.A313Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand with necrosis of muscle