L97Header code — not billable
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified
Short description: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, NEC
- Chapter
- 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Category
- L97
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category L97
L97.1Non-pressure chronic ulcer of thighL97.10Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thighL97.101Non-prs chronic ulcer of unsp thigh limited to brkdwn skinYesL97.102Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unsp thigh w fat layer exposedYesL97.103Non-prs chronic ulcer of unsp thigh w necrosis of muscleYesL97.104Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unsp thigh w necrosis of boneYesL97.105Non-prs chr ulc of unsp thigh with msl invl w/o evd of necrYesL97.106Non-prs chr ulc of unsp thigh with bone invl w/o evd of necrYesL97.108Non-prs chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh with oth severityYesL97.109Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unsp thigh with unsp severityYesL97.11Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right thighL97.111Non-prs chronic ulcer of right thigh limited to brkdwn skinYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L97?
L97 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified.
Is L97 a billable code?
No. L97 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is L97 in?
L97 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
When did L97 become effective?
L97 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to L97?
L97 belongs to category L97, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.