2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L97.429Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot with unspecified severity

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L80-L99›L97

ICD-10-CM L97.429
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L97.429 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot with unspecified severity. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 573 through 575, 592 through 594. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Non-pressure ulcer of skin.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L97.429
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot with unspecified severity
Short Description
Non-prs chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot w unsp severt
Parent Code
L97.42
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL80-L99Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
CategoryL97Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified
This CodeL97.429Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot with unspecified severity

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Chronic ulcer of heel
  • Chronic ulcer of left foot
  • Chronic ulcer of left heel
  • Chronic ulcer of left midfoot
  • Chronic ulcer of midfoot
  • Ischemic foot ulcer due to atherosclerosis of artery of lower limb
  • Ischemic midfoot ulcer due to atherosclerosis of artery of lower limb
  • Ischemic ulcer of left foot due to atherosclerotic disease
  • Ischemic ulcer of left heel due to atherosclerotic disease
  • Ischemic ulcer of left midfoot due to atherosclerotic disease
  • Neuropathic ulcer of left foot
  • Neuropathic ulcer of left heel
  • Neuropathic ulcer of left midfoot
  • Ulcer of heel due to atherosclerosis of artery of lower limb
  • Ulcer of left heel
  • Ulcer of left midfoot
  • Varicose ulcer of foot
  • Varicose ulcer of heel
  • Varicose ulcer of left foot
  • Varicose ulcer of left heel
  • Varicose vein of foot
  • Varicose vein of heel
  • Varicose vein of left foot
  • Varicose vein of left heel
  • Venous ulcer of heel
  • Venous ulcer of left foot
  • Venous ulcer of left heel
  • Venous ulcer of left midfoot
  • Venous ulcer of midfoot

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
      • lower limb (atrophic) (chronic) (neurogenic) (perforating) (pyogenic) (trophic) (tropical)
        • heel
          • left
    • Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
      • lower limb (atrophic) (chronic) (neurogenic) (perforating) (pyogenic) (trophic) (tropical)
        • midfoot
          • left

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SKN004
Non-pressure ulcer of skin
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Skin Conditions

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  • How can I keep my skin healthy?

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Convert L97.429 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
707.14 Ulcer of heel & midfoot
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About L97.429Overview

Is L97.429 (Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot with unspecified severity on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does L97.429 group to?

When non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot with unspecified severity is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 573, 574, 575, 592, 593, 594, with relative weights from 0.8668 to 6.5514 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L97.429?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot with unspecified severity converts to ICD-9-CM 707.14 (ulcer of heel & midfoot). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.