ICD-10 Code L98.A315 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.A315 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right hand with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis
What it is
This code identifies a chronic, non-pressure ulcer on the right hand that extends into muscle but shows no evidence of necrosis. Use it when the documentation clearly states the ulcer location, depth, and absence of dead tissue.
Clinical signs
Expect a persistent open wound on the right hand with tissue loss reaching muscle. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, but the record should support chronicity and no necrotic tissue.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a chronic ulcer of the right hand with muscle involvement and specifically notes no necrosis. It fits wounds described as non-pressure and deeper than skin or subcutaneous tissue. If the depth or laterality is unclear, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use it for pressure ulcers, acute wounds, or ulcers without muscle involvement. Do not assign it when necrosis is documented or when the site is not the right hand.
Coding tip
Confirm laterality, chronicity, depth, and the absence of necrosis in the provider note before assigning L98.A315.