{"code":"L97","type":"category","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified","codeAlso":[],"includes":["chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS","non-healing ulcer of skin","non-infected sinus of skin","trophic ulcer NOS","tropical ulcer NOS","ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS"],"modern_v":"official26","codeFirst":["any associated underlying condition, such as:","any associated gangrene (I96)","atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-)","chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-)","diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622)","postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-)","postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-)","varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-)"],"excludes1":[],"excludes2":["pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-)","skin infections (L00-L08)","specific infections classified to A00-B99"],"isBillable":false,"fyEffectivity":{"fy2026":true,"fy2027":true},"sibling_codes":["L97.1","L97.101","L97.102","L97.103","L97.104","L97.105","L97.106","L97.108","L97.109","L97.111","L97.112","L97.113","L97.114","L97.115","L97.116","L97.118","L97.119","L97.121","L97.122","L97.123","L97.124","L97.125","L97.126","L97.128","L97.129","L97.2","L97.201","L97.202","L97.203","L97.204","L97.205","L97.206","L97.208","L97.209","L97.211","L97.212","L97.213","L97.214","L97.215","L97.216","L97.218","L97.219","L97.221","L97.222","L97.223","L97.224","L97.225","L97.226","L97.228","L97.229","L97.3","L97.301","L97.302","L97.303","L97.304","L97.305","L97.306","L97.308","L97.309","L97.311","L97.312","L97.313","L97.314","L97.315","L97.316","L97.318","L97.319","L97.321","L97.322","L97.323","L97.324","L97.325","L97.326","L97.328","L97.329","L97.4","L97.401","L97.402","L97.403","L97.404","L97.405","L97.406","L97.408","L97.409","L97.411","L97.412","L97.413","L97.414","L97.415"],"inclusionTerms":[],"sibling_titles":{"code":"L97.415","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right heel and midfoot with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis","isBillable":true},"useAdditionalCode":[],"clinicalDefinition":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L97). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.","officialDefinition":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L97). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","seventhCharacterInstructions":[],"workflowProtocols":[],"guidelines":{"whenToUse":[],"whenNotToUse":[],"commonBillingMistakes":[],"codeComparisons":[],"documentationChecklist":[]},"domainLandscape":{"summary":"Primary diagnostic domain and clinical landscape evaluation.","keyCategories":[],"diagnosticContinuum":"Progression continuum from acute presentation to resolution."},"children":[{"code":"L97.1","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of thigh","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of thigh is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L97.1). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":false,"slug":"l97.1-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-thigh"},{"code":"L97.10","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L97.10). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":false,"slug":"l97.10-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-thigh"},{"code":"L97.101","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh limited to breakdown of skin","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh limited to breakdown of skin is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.101). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.101-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-thigh-limited-to-breakdown"},{"code":"L97.102","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with fat layer exposed","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with fat layer exposed is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.102). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.102-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-thigh-with-fat-layer"},{"code":"L97.103","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with necrosis of muscle","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with necrosis of muscle is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.103). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.103-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-thigh-with-necrosis-of"},{"code":"L97.104","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with necrosis of bone","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with necrosis of bone is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.104). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.104-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-thigh-with-necrosis-of"},{"code":"L97.105","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.105). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.105-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-thigh-with-muscle-involvement"},{"code":"L97.106","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.106). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.106-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-thigh-with-bone-involvement"},{"code":"L97.108","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with other specified severity","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with other specified severity is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.108). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.108-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-thigh-with-other-specified"},{"code":"L97.109","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with unspecified severity","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with unspecified severity is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.109). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.109-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-thigh-with-unspecified-severity"},{"code":"L97.11","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L97.11). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":false,"slug":"l97.11-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-thigh"},{"code":"L97.111","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh limited to breakdown of skin","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh limited to breakdown of skin is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.111). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.111-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-thigh-limited-to-breakdown"},{"code":"L97.112","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with fat layer exposed","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with fat layer exposed is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.112). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.112-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-thigh-with-fat-layer"},{"code":"L97.113","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with necrosis of muscle","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with necrosis of muscle is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.113). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.113-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-thigh-with-necrosis-of"},{"code":"L97.114","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with necrosis of bone","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with necrosis of bone is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.114). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.114-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-thigh-with-necrosis-of"},{"code":"L97.115","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.115). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.115-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-thigh-with-muscle-involvement"},{"code":"L97.116","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.116). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.116-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-thigh-with-bone-involvement"},{"code":"L97.118","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with other specified severity","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with other specified severity is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.118). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.118-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-thigh-with-other-specified"},{"code":"L97.119","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with unspecified severity","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thigh with unspecified severity is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.119). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.119-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-thigh-with-unspecified-severity"},{"code":"L97.12","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L97.12). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":false,"slug":"l97.12-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-left-thigh"},{"code":"L97.121","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh limited to breakdown of skin","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh limited to breakdown of skin is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.121). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.121-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-left-thigh-limited-to-breakdown"},{"code":"L97.122","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh with fat layer exposed","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh with fat layer exposed is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.122). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.122-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-left-thigh-with-fat-layer"},{"code":"L97.123","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh with necrosis of muscle","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh with necrosis of muscle is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.123). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.123-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-left-thigh-with-necrosis-of"},{"code":"L97.124","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh with necrosis of bone","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh with necrosis of bone is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.124). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.124-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-left-thigh-with-necrosis-of"},{"code":"L97.125","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.125). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.125-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-left-thigh-with-muscle-involvement"},{"code":"L97.126","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.126). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.126-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-left-thigh-with-bone-involvement"},{"code":"L97.128","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh with other specified severity","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh with other specified severity is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.128). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.128-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-left-thigh-with-other-specified"},{"code":"L97.129","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh with unspecified severity","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh with unspecified severity is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.129). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.129-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-left-thigh-with-unspecified-severity"},{"code":"L97.2","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of calf","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of calf is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L97.2). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Inclusion terms: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of shin. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":false,"slug":"l97.2-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-calf"},{"code":"L97.20","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L97.20). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":false,"slug":"l97.20-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-calf"},{"code":"L97.201","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf limited to breakdown of skin","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf limited to breakdown of skin is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.201). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.201-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-calf-limited-to-breakdown"},{"code":"L97.202","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with fat layer exposed","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with fat layer exposed is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.202). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.202-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-calf-with-fat-layer"},{"code":"L97.203","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with necrosis of muscle","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with necrosis of muscle is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.203). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.203-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-calf-with-necrosis-of"},{"code":"L97.204","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with necrosis of bone","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with necrosis of bone is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.204). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.204-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-calf-with-necrosis-of"},{"code":"L97.205","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.205). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.205-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-calf-with-muscle-involvement"},{"code":"L97.206","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.206). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.206-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-calf-with-bone-involvement"},{"code":"L97.208","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with other specified severity","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with other specified severity is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.208). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.208-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-calf-with-other-specified"},{"code":"L97.209","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with unspecified severity","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with unspecified severity is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.209). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.209-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-unspecified-calf-with-unspecified-severity"},{"code":"L97.21","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L97.21). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":false,"slug":"l97.21-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-calf"},{"code":"L97.211","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf limited to breakdown of skin","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf limited to breakdown of skin is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.211). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.211-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-calf-limited-to-breakdown"},{"code":"L97.212","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with fat layer exposed","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with fat layer exposed is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.212). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.212-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-calf-with-fat-layer"},{"code":"L97.213","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with necrosis of muscle","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with necrosis of muscle is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.213). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.213-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-calf-with-necrosis-of"},{"code":"L97.214","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with necrosis of bone","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with necrosis of bone is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.214). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.214-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-calf-with-necrosis-of"},{"code":"L97.215","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.215). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.215-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-calf-with-muscle-involvement"},{"code":"L97.216","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.216). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.216-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-calf-with-bone-involvement"},{"code":"L97.218","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with other specified severity","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with other specified severity is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.218). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.218-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-calf-with-other-specified"},{"code":"L97.219","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with unspecified severity","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with unspecified severity is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.219). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.219-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-right-calf-with-unspecified-severity"},{"code":"L97.22","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L97.22). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":false,"slug":"l97.22-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-left-calf"},{"code":"L97.221","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf limited to breakdown of skin","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf limited to breakdown of skin is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.221). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.221-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-left-calf-limited-to-breakdown"},{"code":"L97.222","title":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with fat layer exposed","description":"Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with fat layer exposed is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L97.222). Includes: chronic ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS; non-healing ulcer of skin; non-infected sinus of skin; trophic ulcer NOS; tropical ulcer NOS; ulcer of skin of lower limb NOS. Excludes2 (not included here): pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-); skin infections (L00-L08); specific infections classified to A00-B99. Code first: any associated underlying condition, such as:; any associated gangrene (I96); atherosclerosis of the lower extremities (I70.23-, I70.24-, I70.33-, I70.34-, I70.43-, I70.44-, I70.53-, I70.54-, I70.63-, I70.64-, I70.73-, I70.74-); chronic venous hypertension (I87.31-, I87.33-); diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622); postphlebitic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); postthrombotic syndrome (I87.01-, I87.03-); varicose ulcer (I83.0-, I83.2-).","isBillable":true,"slug":"l97.222-non-pressure-chronic-ulcer-of-left-calf-with-fat-layer"}],"hierarchy":[],"relatedCodes":[],"relevantCPTCodes":[],"documentationTips":[],"caseStudies":[],"description":"","overview":""}