L98.43 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen

  • Applicable to Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen
  • The 2026 edition of ICD10-CM L98.43 became effective on October 1, 2025.
  • This is the American ICD10-CM version of L98.43 - other international versions of ICD10 L98.43 may differ.
  • L98.43 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • L98.43 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
  • L98.43 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen
    • L98.43 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen
    • L98.431 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen limited to breakdown of skin
    • L98.432 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with fat layer exposed
    • L98.433 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with necrosis of muscle
    • L98.434 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with necrosis of bone
    • L98.435 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis
    • L98.436 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis
    • L98.438 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with other specified severity
    • L98.439 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with unspecified severity

The following codes above L98.43 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to L98.43:

Chapter: L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Section: L80-L99 Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Category: L98 Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified

   
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