L98.429 ICD-10-CM Code: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with unspecified severity
L98.429 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with unspecified severity” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
L98.429Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with unspecified severity
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
More specific than L98.429
View subcategoryL98.429 is an unspecified code, for when the note doesn’t say more. If it documents the type, cause, or site, one of these codes may fit better.
Where L98.429 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 L98
Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified
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Subcategory L98.42
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back
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Code L98.429
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with unspecified severity
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for L98.429.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L98.429.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L98.429.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for L98.429.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L98.429.
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 L98.429 mean?
L98.429 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with unspecified severity.”
Is L98.429 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, L98.429 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is L98.429 located in ICD-10-CM?
L98.429 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 L98, Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified and subcategory L98.42, Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back.
What coding notes are listed for L98.429?
No inclusion terms are listed for L98.429 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.