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L97.9 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of lower leg


The ICD 10 Code for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of lower leg is listed as L97.9.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: L97.9
Description: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of lower leg
Chapter Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
Block Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)
Parent L97 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of L97.9:
L97.90 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of unspecified lower leg
L97.91 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of right lower leg
L97.92 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of L97.9:
L97.1 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of thigh
L97.2 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of calf
L97.3 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of ankle
L97.4 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of heel and midfoot
L97.5 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of foot
L97.8 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of lower leg