2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.A31

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand

ICD-10-CM Code:
L98.A31
ICD-10 Code for:
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
Code Navigator:

L98.A31 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 right hand. 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 right hand

Non-specific codes like L98.A31 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 right hand:

  • Use L98.A311 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand limited to breakdown of skin - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.A312 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand with fat layer exposed - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.A313 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand with necrosis of muscle - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.A314 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand with necrosis of bone - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.A315 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.A316 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.A318 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand with other specified severity - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.A319 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand 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