ICD-10 Code L97.928 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with other specified severity (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L97.928 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with other specified severity
What it is
This code identifies a chronic, non-pressure ulcer on the left lower leg when the exact site is not further specified and the severity fits the “other specified” category. Use it for a long-standing skin breakdown not caused by pressure.
Clinical signs
You may see an open wound with persistent tissue loss, drainage, or delayed healing on the left lower leg. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the ulcer depth, appearance, and any described severity.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states a chronic non-pressure ulcer of the left lower leg, but the precise part of the lower leg is not documented. It also applies when the clinician specifies “other specified severity” rather than a pressure injury or a different ulcer type.
If laterality, chronicity, or ulcer type is unclear, check documentation before assigning the code. Code the documented severity and site exactly as recorded.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for pressure ulcers, acute wounds, or ulcers on a different limb or body site. If the chart does not confirm the left lower leg or the ulcer is better described elsewhere, check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify that “non-pressure,” “chronic,” left laterality, and unspecified lower-leg location are all documented before selecting L97.928.