Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified forearm

This code exists but cannot be submitted on its own. It groups the more specific codes beneath it.

A category header for its whole life, FY2026 onwards. It has never been valid for submission on its own.

Submit one of these 8 more specific codes instead:

• L98.A291 Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified forearm limited to breakdown of skin
• L98.A292 Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified forearm with fat layer exposed
• L98.A293 Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified forearm with necrosis of muscle
• L98.A294 Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified forearm with necrosis of bone
• L98.A295 Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified forearm with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis
• L98.A296 Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified forearm with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis
• L98.A298 Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified forearm with other specified severity
• L98.A299 Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified forearm with unspecified severity