ICD-10 Code L98.A395 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.A395 – Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified hand with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis
What it is
This code describes a chronic, non-pressure ulcer on an unspecified hand that extends into muscle but shows no necrosis. Use it when the record identifies the site, depth, and absence of dead tissue.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include a persistent open wound on the hand with exposed or involved muscle tissue. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for laterality, depth, drainage, infection, or other wound details.
When to use this code
Use L98.A395 when the provider documents a chronic non-pressure ulcer of the hand with muscle involvement and explicitly states there is no necrosis. It fits wound assessments, progress notes, or discharge summaries that support the diagnosis. Check documentation if the site is described only as a skin ulcer or if depth is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for pressure ulcers, acute traumatic wounds, or ulcers with necrosis. If the hand location, chronicity, or muscle involvement is not documented, check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify that the note distinguishes non-pressure ulcer depth and confirms no necrosis before assigning L98.A395.