L98.421Billable
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back limited to breakdown of skin
Short description: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back limited to brkdwn skin
- Chapter
- 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Category
- L98
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category L98
L98Oth disorders of skin, subcu, not elsewhere classifiedL98.0Pyogenic granulomaYesL98.1Factitial dermatitisYesL98.2Febrile neutrophilic dermatosis [Sweet]YesL98.3Eosinophilic cellulitis [Wells]YesL98.4Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, not elsewhere classifiedL98.41Non-pressure chronic ulcer of buttockL98.411Non-pressure chronic ulcer of buttock limited to brkdwn skinYesL98.412Non-pressure chronic ulcer of buttock with fat layer exposedYesL98.413Non-pressure chronic ulcer of buttock w necrosis of muscleYesL98.414Non-pressure chronic ulcer of buttock with necrosis of boneYesL98.415Non-prs chr ulcer of buttock with msl invl w/o evd of necrYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L98.421?
L98.421 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back limited to breakdown of skin.
Is L98.421 a billable code?
Yes. L98.421 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is L98.421 in?
L98.421 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
When did L98.421 become effective?
L98.421 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to L98.421?
L98.421 belongs to category L98, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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