L97.228Billable
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with other specified severity
Short description: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with oth severity
- Chapter
- 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Category
- L97
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category L97
L97Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, NECL97.1Non-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 thigh
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L97.228?
L97.228 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with other specified severity.
Is L97.228 a billable code?
Yes. L97.228 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is L97.228 in?
L97.228 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
When did L97.228 become effective?
L97.228 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to L97.228?
L97.228 belongs to category L97, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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