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2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.47

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin

ICD-10-CM Code:
L98.47
ICD-10 Code for:
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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L98.47 is a non-specific 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 groin. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 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.

Specific Coding Applicable to Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin

Non-specific codes like L98.47 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin:

  • Use L98.471 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin limited to breakdown of skin - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.472 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin with fat layer exposed - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.473 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin with necrosis of muscle - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.474 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin with necrosis of bone - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.475 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.476 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.478 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin with other specified severity - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.479 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin with unspecified severity - BILLABLE CODE

Code Classification

  • Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
    L00–L99
    • Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
      L80-L99
      • Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified
        L98

Code History

  • FY 2026 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2025 through 9/30/2026