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L98.A322

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Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left 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 left hand that is not caused by pressure, with damage extending through the skin to expose the fatty tissue underneath.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the left-hand equivalent of L98.A312; ensure correct laterality is documented
  • •Confirm fat layer exposure is documented in the clinical assessment

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.A322Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left hand with fat layer exposed
└L98.A322Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left hand with fat layer exposed

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