2021 ICD-10-CM Code L97.501

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot limited to breakdown of skin

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: L00–L99
  3. Section: L80-L99
  4. Block: L97
  5. L97.501 - Non-prs chr ulcer oth prt unsp foot limited to brkdwn skin
Version 2021
Billable Code
Unspecified Code
MS-DRG Mapping

Valid for Submission

L97.501 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot limited to breakdown of skin. The code L97.501 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

The ICD-10-CM code L97.501 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like foot ulcer due to type 2 diabetes mellitus, skin ulcer due to diabetes mellitus, skin ulcer due to diabetes mellitus, skin ulcer due to type 2 diabetes mellitus, skin ulcer of toe due to diabetes mellitus type 1 , skin ulcer of toe due to diabetes mellitus type 2, etc.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like L97.501 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

ICD-10:L97.501
Short Description:Non-prs chr ulcer oth prt unsp foot limited to brkdwn skin
Long Description:Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot limited to breakdown of skin

Code Classification

Index to Diseases and Injuries

The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code L97.501 are found in the index:

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Convert L97.501 to ICD-9 Code

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code L97.501 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Information for Patients


Skin Conditions

Also called: Cutaneous disorders, Dermatologic disorders

Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers and protects your body. Your skin

Anything that irritates, clogs, or inflames your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning, and itching. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup, and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause rashes, hives, and other skin conditions. Many skin problems, such as acne, also affect your appearance.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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Code History

  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

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