ICD-10-CM L98.494: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with necrosis of bone

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About ICD-10-CM Code L98.494 (Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with necrosis of bone)

ICD-10-CM code L98.494 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 L98.494 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L98.494 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites 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 skin of other sites with necrosis of bone.