L97 ICD-10-CM Code: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
L97Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where L97 sits
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Chapter 12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
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Section
Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)
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Category L97
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified
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Code L97
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified
Codes under L97
L97 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
L97.1Non-pressure chronic ulcer of thighL97.2Non-pressure chronic ulcer of calfL97.3Non-pressure chronic ulcer of ankleL97.4Non-pressure chronic ulcer of heel and midfootL97.5Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of footL97.8Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of lower legL97.9Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of lower legNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for L97.
Code first
- any associated underlying condition, such as:
- any associated gangrene (I96)
- atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-)
- chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-)
- diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622)
- postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-)
- postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-)
- varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-)
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L97.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for L97.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-)
- skin infections (L00-L08)
- specific infections classified to A00-B99
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code L97 mean?
L97 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified.”
Is L97 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L97 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is L97 located in ICD-10-CM?
L97 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99) (L80–L99), under category L97, Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for L97?
No inclusion terms are listed for L97 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-). No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99.