ICD-10-CM L98.422: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with fat layer exposed

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About ICD-10-CM Code L98.422 (Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with fat layer exposed)

ICD-10-CM code L98.422 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 L98.422 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L98.422 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with fat layer exposed. 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 back with fat layer exposed.