L98.441 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest limited to breakdown of skin
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Code
L98.441(claims format:L98441)- Description
- Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest limited to breakdown of skin
- Short description
- Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest limited to brkdwn skin
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- Block
- L80-L99 Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Parent codes
- L98 › L98.4 › L98.44
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
L98.4 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, not elsewhere classified
- Chronic ulcer of skin NOS
- Tropical ulcer NOS
- Ulcer of skin NOS
Index terms for L98.441
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in L98.44
- L98.442 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with fat layer exposedBillable
- L98.443 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with necrosis of muscleBillable
- L98.444 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with necrosis of boneBillable
- L98.445 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosisBillable
- L98.446 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with bone involvement without evidence of necrosisBillable
- L98.448 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with other specified severityBillable
- L98.449 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with unspecified severityBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L98.441?
L98.441 is the ICD-10-CM code for non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest limited to breakdown of skin, in the block L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
Is L98.441 a billable code?
Yes. L98.441 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does L98.441 belong to?
It belongs to category L98 – Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.