ICD-10-CM L98.493: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with necrosis of muscle

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About ICD-10-CM Code L98.493 (Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with necrosis of muscle)

ICD-10-CM code L98.493 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 L98.493 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L98.493 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with necrosis of muscle. 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 of other sites with necrosis of muscle.