ICD-10-CM L97.805: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified lower leg with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis

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About ICD-10-CM Code L97.805 (Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified lower leg with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis)

ICD-10-CM code L97.805 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 L97.805 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L97.805 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified lower leg with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis. 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 other part of unspecified lower leg with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis.