L98.A224

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Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with necrosis of bone

Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

L98.A

• gangrene (I96)
• pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-)
• 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.A224 represents non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with necrosis of bone. 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 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code L98.A224?

ICD-10-CM code L98.A224 is "Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with necrosis of bone". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).

Is L98.A224 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, L98.A224 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Can L98.A224 be coded with other codes?

L98.A224 has 6 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in L98.A22

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

L98.A221Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm limited to breakdown of skin L98.A222Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with fat layer exposed L98.A223Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with necrosis of muscle L98.A225Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis L98.A226Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis L98.A228Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with other specified severity L98.A229Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with unspecified severity

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Code Information

CodeL98.A224

BillableYes

ParentL98.A22

CategoryDiseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes26 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)