ICD-10-CM L97.1: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of thigh

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L97.1

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of thigh

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code L97.1 (Non-pressure chronic ulcer of thigh)

ICD-10-CM code L97.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L97.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L97.1 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of thigh. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Non-pressure chronic ulcer of thigh.