L98.446
✓ BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-)
- • gangrene (I96)
- • skin infections (L00-L08)
- • specific infections classified to A00-B99
- • ulcer of lower limb NEC (L97.-)
- • varicose ulcer (I83.0-I83.93)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code L98.446 represents non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis. This code falls under the Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code L98.446?
ICD-10-CM code L98.446 is "Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
Is L98.446 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, L98.446 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Can L98.446 be coded with other codes?
L98.446 has 6 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in L98.44
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)