ICD-10 Code L97.208 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with other specified severity (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L97.208 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified calf with other specified severity
What it is
This code identifies a chronic ulcer on the calf that is not caused by pressure and is documented as having another specified severity. Use it when the record states the ulcer is on the calf but does not specify right or left.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include a persistent open skin lesion on the calf with delayed healing, and the chart should describe the ulcer as non-pressure and note the documented severity.
When to use this code
Use L97.208 when the provider documents a chronic non-pressure ulcer of the calf and laterality is not stated. It also fits when the severity is described with a valid specified term, but the exact side remains unspecified. Confirm the note supports chronicity and ulcer location.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for pressure ulcers, acute wounds, or ulcers on other lower-leg sites. If the record does not support calf location, non-pressure cause, or documented severity, check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and ulcer severity in the provider note before assigning this code.