ICD-10 Code L98.A214 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right forearm with necrosis of bone (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.A214 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right forearm with necrosis of bone
What it is
This code identifies a chronic, non-pressure ulcer on the right forearm with bone necrosis. Use it when documentation shows a persistent skin breakdown that extends to or involves dead bone tissue.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include an open, non-healing wound on the right forearm with exposed or necrotic bone. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for depth, chronicity, and any associated drainage or tissue loss.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a chronic ulcer of the right forearm and specifically states necrosis of bone. It fits wounds that are not pressure-related and are being described as long-standing or non-healing. If the record does not clearly identify bone necrosis, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for pressure ulcers, acute wounds, or ulcers on another site. Do not assign it when bone involvement is not documented or when the ulcer location is not the right forearm.
Coding tip
Confirm both the anatomic site and the presence of bone necrosis before coding.