ICD-10-CM L98.4: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L98.4

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, not elsewhere classified

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L98.4

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • 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)
Inclusion Terms
  • Chronic ulcer of skin NOS
  • Tropical ulcer NOS
  • Ulcer of skin NOS
Inclusion Terms

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin NOS

Parent Code (Less Specific):

L98 - Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified

About ICD-10-CM Code L98.4 (Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin)

ICD-10-CM code L98.4 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 L98.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L98.4 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, not elsewhere classified. 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 skin related to not elsewhere classified.