L98.454 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of neck with necrosis of bone
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Code
L98.454(claims format:L98454)- Description
- Non-pressure chronic ulcer of neck with necrosis of bone
- 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 › L98.45
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 L98.454
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in L98.45
- L98.451 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of neck limited to breakdown of skinBillable
- L98.452 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of neck with fat layer exposedBillable
- L98.453 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of neck with necrosis of muscleBillable
- L98.455 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of neck with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosisBillable
- L98.456 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of neck with bone involvement without evidence of necrosisBillable
- L98.458 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of neck with other specified severityBillable
- L98.459 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of neck with unspecified severityBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L98.454?
L98.454 is the ICD-10-CM code for non-pressure chronic ulcer of neck with necrosis of bone, in the block L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
Is L98.454 a billable code?
Yes. L98.454 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does L98.454 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.