L98.A318
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand 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 sore on the right hand that is not caused by pressure, with a severity level not described by other specific codes.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the ulcer severity does not fit standard categories; document the specific characteristics
- •Provide detailed clinical notes explaining why other severity codes are not appropriate
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.A318Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand with other specified severity
└L98.A318Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand with other specified severity