L98.A324
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of left hand with necrosis of bone
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A long-lasting open wound on the left hand that has not healed properly and has dead bone tissue.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm bone necrosis is documented and distinguish from muscle involvement
- •This indicates severe ulceration requiring careful wound assessment documentation
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.A324Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left hand with necrosis of bone
└L98.A324Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left hand with necrosis of bone