ICD-10 Code L97.218 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with other specified severity (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L97.218 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with other specified severity
What it is
This code identifies a chronic, non-pressure ulcer located on the right calf. “Other specified severity” means the record documents a severity level that is not described by the more specific L97 categories.
Clinical signs
Expect a persistent open wound on the right calf with delayed healing. Documentation may note drainage, granulation tissue, necrotic tissue, or surrounding skin changes; clinical features vary, refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use L97.218 when the provider documents a chronic ulcer on the right calf and specifies an “other” severity level. It fits cases where the ulcer is non-pressure and the anatomic site is clearly the right calf.
Choose this code only when laterality and location are documented. If the severity is described more precisely elsewhere in the record, code the more specific option instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for pressure ulcers, acute wounds, or ulcers on a different leg location. Check documentation if the site, cause, or severity is unclear.
Coding tip
Verify that “right calf” and “non-pressure” are both documented before assigning L97.218.