2021 ICD-10-CM Code L97.92
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg
Not Valid for Submission
L97.92 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg. The code is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like L97.92 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: | L97.92 |
Short Description: | Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unsp part of left lower leg |
Long Description: | Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg |
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unsp part of left lower leg
Header codes like L97.92 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for non-pressure chronic ulcer of unsp part of left lower leg:
- L97.921 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg limited to breakdown of skin
- L97.922 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
- L97.923 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with necrosis of muscle
- L97.924 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with necrosis of bone
- L97.925 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis
- L97.926 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis
- L97.928 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with other specified severity
- L97.929 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with unspecified severity
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
- Holds body fluids in, preventing dehydration
- Keeps harmful microbes out, preventing infections
- Helps you feel things like heat, cold, and pain
- Keeps your body temperature even
- Makes vitamin D when the sun shines on it
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
- Acrodermatitis (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Cryotherapy (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Cutaneous skin tags (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Dry skin -- self-care (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Erythema multiforme (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Granuloma annulare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Keratosis pilaris (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Lichen planus (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Milia (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Sebaceous cyst (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Seborrheic keratosis (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Skin lesion removal (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Skin lesion removal-aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Stasis dermatitis and ulcers (Medical Encyclopedia)
[Learn More]
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)