ICD-10 Code L97.918 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of right lower leg with other specified severity (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L97.918 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of right lower leg with other specified severity
What it is
This code identifies a chronic, non-pressure ulcer on the right lower leg when the exact site is not specified. “Other specified severity” means the record describes a severity level that is not one of the more specific ulcer-depth categories.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include a persistent open wound on the right lower leg with delayed healing. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the ulcer’s depth, drainage, tissue appearance, and any associated infection or vascular disease.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a chronic non-pressure ulcer of the right lower leg but does not name a more precise location within the leg. It also applies when the ulcer severity is described in a way that fits “other specified severity.”
Choose this code only when the record supports a chronic ulcer and laterality is clearly right. If the documentation gives a different site, a pressure injury, or a more specific ulcer severity, code that instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for pressure ulcers, acute wounds, or ulcers on another body site. Check documentation if the record gives a more specific right lower-leg location or a different ulcer severity category.
Coding tip
Verify laterality, chronicity, and the documented severity wording before assigning L97.918.