L98.449
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with unspecified severity
L98.449 is the ICD-10-CM code for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest with unspecified severity. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat does your skin do? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects your body and helps keep you healthy. For example, it: Holds body fluids in, which helps prevent you from getting dehydrated Keeps out harmful germs, which helps prevent infections Helps you feel things like heat, cold, and pain Helps control your body temperature…
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