ICD-10-CM Code L97.92

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: L00–L99
  3. Section: L80-L99
  4. Block: L97
  5. L97.92 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unsp part of left lower leg
Version 2020 Non-Billable Code

Not Valid for Submission

L97.92 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable 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 2020 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

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

Consider the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity:

  • 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

Code Classification

  • Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00–L99)
    • Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)
      • Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, NEC (L97)

Code History

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

Information for Patients


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