ICD-10-CM L98.429: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with unspecified severity

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L98.429

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with unspecified severity

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About ICD-10-CM Code L98.429 (Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with unspecified severity)

ICD-10-CM code L98.429 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 L98.429 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L98.429 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with unspecified severity. 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 unspecified severity.