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L98.A321

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Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left hand limited to breakdown of skin

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 left hand that is not caused by pressure, affecting only the outer layer of skin.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality is documented as left hand; this is the mirror code to L98.A311 for the opposite hand
  • •Document the underlying cause if known (vascular insufficiency, diabetes, etc.)

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.A32Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left hand└L98.A321Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left hand limited to breakdown of skin
└L98.A321Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left hand limited to breakdown of skin

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