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2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.A39

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand

ICD-10-CM Code:
L98.A39
ICD-10 Code for:
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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L98.A39 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 unspecified 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.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like L98.A39 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Specific Coding Applicable to Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand

Non-specific codes like L98.A39 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 unspecified hand:

  • Use L98.A391 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand limited to breakdown of skin - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.A392 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand with fat layer exposed - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.A393 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand with necrosis of muscle - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.A394 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand with necrosis of bone - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.A395 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.A396 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.A398 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand with other specified severity - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L98.A399 for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified 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