2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L97.501Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot limited to breakdown of skin

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L80-L99›L97

ICD-10-CM L97.501
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L97.501 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot limited to breakdown of skin. 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
L97.501
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot limited to breakdown of skin
Short Description
Non-prs chr ulcer oth prt unsp foot limited to brkdwn skin
Parent Code
L97.50
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot

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 CodeL97.501Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot limited to breakdown of skin

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Diabetic foot
  • 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
  • Ulcer of foot due to type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • Ulcer of forefoot due to type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • Ulcer of forefoot due to type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Ulcer of lower limb due to type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • Ulcer of toe due to type 2 diabetes mellitus

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)
        • foot specified NEC
          • with
            • skin breakdown only
    • Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
      • lower limb (atrophic) (chronic) (neurogenic) (perforating) (pyogenic) (trophic) (tropical)
        • toe
          • with
            • skin breakdown only

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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Diabetic Foot

    common foot problems in persons with diabetes mellitus, caused by any combination of factors such as diabetic neuropathies; peripheral vascular diseases; and infection. with the loss of sensation and poor circulation, injuries and infections often lead to severe foot ulceration, gangrene and amputation, surgical.

Patient EducationClinical

Skin Conditions

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Convert L97.501 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
707.15 Ulcer other part of foot
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 L97.501Overview

Is L97.501 (Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot limited to breakdown of skin on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does L97.501 group to?

When non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot limited to breakdown of skin 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 L97.501?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot limited to breakdown of skin converts to ICD-9-CM 707.15 (ulcer other part of foot). 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.