2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.491Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites limited to breakdown of skin

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L80-L99›L98

ICD-10-CM L98.491
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L98.491 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites 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. Coders also document this condition as broken skin. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Non-pressure ulcer of skin.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L98.491
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites limited to breakdown of skin
Short Description
Non-prs chronic ulcer skin/ sites limited to brkdwn skin
Parent Code
L98.49
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL80-L99Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
CategoryL98Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified
This CodeL98.491Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites limited to breakdown of skin

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Broken skin
  • Skin breakdown of totally implantable venous access device port site
  • Superficial ulcer of skin
  • Superficial ulcer of skin of pacemaker pulse generator site

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
      • skin (atrophic) (chronic) (neurogenic) (non-healing) (perforating) (pyogenic) (trophic) (tropical)
        • specified site NEC
          • 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

Patient EducationClinical

Skin Conditions

Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects your body and helps keep you healthy. For example, it:

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  • What problems and conditions can affect your skin?
  • How can I keep my skin healthy?

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Convert L98.491 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
707.8 Chronic skin ulcer NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replaced This code was replaced in the FY 2026 code set by:

  • L98.431 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.431 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.431 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.441 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.441 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.441 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.451 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of neck limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.451 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of neck limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.451 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of neck limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.461 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of face limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.461 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of face limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.461 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of face limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.471 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.471 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.471 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of groin limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A111 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of r up arm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A111 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of r up arm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A111 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of r up arm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A121 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of l up arm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A121 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of l up arm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A121 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of l up arm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A191 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of unsp up arm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A191 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of unsp up arm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A191 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of unsp up arm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A211 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of r forearm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A211 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of r forearm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A211 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of r forearm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A221 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of l forearm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A221 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of l forearm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A221 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of l forearm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A291 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of unsp forearm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A291 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of unsp forearm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A291 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of unsp forearm limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A311 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of right hand limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A311 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of right hand limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A311 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of right hand limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A321 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of left hand limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A321 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of left hand limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A321 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of left hand limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A391 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of unsp hand limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A391 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of unsp hand limited to brkdwn skin
  • L98.A391 - Non-prs chronic ulcer of unsp hand limited to brkdwn skin
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 L98.491Overview

Is L98.491 (Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does L98.491 group to?

When non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites 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 L98.491?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites limited to breakdown of skin converts to ICD-9-CM 707.8 (chronic skin ulcer NEC). 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.