L98.A221 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm limited to breakdown of skin
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Code
L98.A221(claims format:L98A221)- Description
- Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm limited to breakdown of skin
- Short description
- Non-prs chronic ulcer of l forearm 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.A › L98.A2 › L98.A22
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
L98.A – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of upper limb, not elsewhere classified
- Chronic ulcer of upper limb NOS
- Non-healing ulcer of upper limb
- Ulcer of upper limb NEC
Index terms for L98.A221
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in L98.A22
- L98.A222 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with fat layer exposedBillable
- L98.A223 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with necrosis of muscleBillable
- L98.A224 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with necrosis of boneBillable
- L98.A225 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosisBillable
- L98.A226 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with bone involvement without evidence of necrosisBillable
- L98.A228 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with other specified severityBillable
- L98.A229 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with unspecified severityBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L98.A221?
L98.A221 is the ICD-10-CM code for non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm limited to breakdown of skin, in the block L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
Is L98.A221 a billable code?
Yes. L98.A221 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does L98.A221 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.