ICD-10-CM L97.824: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with necrosis of bone

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About ICD-10-CM Code L97.824 (Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with necrosis of bone)

ICD-10-CM code L97.824 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 L97.824 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L97.824 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with necrosis of bone. 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 left lower leg with necrosis of bone.