L98.A399
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand with unspecified 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 wound on the hand that is not caused by pressure, but the severity level is not specified in the medical record.
Coding Tips
- •This is a default code when severity cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query provider if more specific severity information is available
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.A39Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand└L98.A399Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand with unspecified severity
└L98.A399Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand with unspecified severity