ICD-10 Code L98.A216 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right forearm with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.A216 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right forearm with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis
What it is
This code identifies a chronic, non-pressure ulcer on the right forearm that extends to bone, but there is no documented necrosis. Use it when the record clearly shows depth to bone and the site is the right forearm.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. The key findings are a persistent open ulcer on the right forearm with bone involvement and no evidence of tissue death. The provider should document location, chronicity, and depth.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents a chronic ulcer of the right forearm and states that bone is involved. It also requires documentation that necrosis is absent. If the note only says “ulcer” or does not specify laterality or depth, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for pressure ulcers, acute wounds, or ulcers without bone involvement. Do not assign it if necrosis is documented or if the ulcer site is not the right forearm.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and depth in the provider note before assigning L98.A216.