L98.A211 ICD-10-CM Code: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right forearm limited to breakdown of skin
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
L98.A211Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right forearm limited to breakdown of skin
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where L98.A211 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.A21
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right forearm
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Code L98.A211
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right forearm limited to breakdown of skin
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for L98.A211.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L98.A211.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L98.A211.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for L98.A211.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L98.A211.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code L98.A211 mean?
L98.A211 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right forearm limited to breakdown of skin.”
Is L98.A211 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, L98.A211 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.A211 located in ICD-10-CM?
L98.A211 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.A21, Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right forearm.
What coding notes are listed for L98.A211?
No inclusion terms are listed for L98.A211 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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