ICD-10 Code L97.416 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right heel and midfoot with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L97.416 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right heel and midfoot with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis
What it is
This code identifies a chronic non-pressure ulcer on the right heel or midfoot that extends to the bone, but there is no documented necrosis. Use it when the record clearly states bone involvement.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include a persistent open wound in the right heel or midfoot with exposed or involved bone. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for ulcer depth, location, and evidence of necrosis.
When to use this code
Use L97.416 when documentation specifies a chronic non-pressure ulcer of the right heel or midfoot with bone involvement and no necrosis. It fits pressure injuries only if the provider documents a non-pressure ulcer, not a pressure ulcer.
Apply it when the site is right heel or midfoot and laterality is explicit. If the note says bone is involved but does not mention necrosis, this code is appropriate; check documentation if any detail is missing.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for ulcers at other right foot sites, left-sided ulcers, or ulcers with documented necrosis. Do not use it if the provider describes a pressure ulcer or does not confirm bone involvement.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and anatomic site in the record, because heel and midfoot codes are site-specific and easy to misassign.