L98.43 ICD-10-CM Code: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen
L98.43 isn’t billable on its own. Choose one of the 8 billable codes beneath it, the one the documentation supports.
Official description
L98.43Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Billable codes under L98.43
L98.43 can’t be reported on its own. Choose the code below that matches what the note documents.
L98.431Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen limited to breakdown of skinL98.432Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with fat layer exposedL98.433Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with necrosis of muscleL98.434Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with necrosis of boneL98.435Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosisL98.436Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with bone involvement without evidence of necrosisL98.438Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with other specified severityL98.439Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with unspecified severityWhere L98.43 sits
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Chapter 12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- 2
Section
Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)
- 3
Category L98
Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified
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Subcategory L98.4
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, not elsewhere classified
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Code L98.43
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for L98.43.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L98.43.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L98.43.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for L98.43.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L98.43.
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 L98.43 mean?
L98.43 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen.”
Is L98.43 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L98.43 has 8 billable codes beneath it in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is L98.43 located in ICD-10-CM?
L98.43 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 L98.4, Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for L98.43?
No inclusion terms are listed for L98.43 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.