Is L97.22 a billable code?
No. L97.22 is a header code that groups 8 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
L97.22: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
L97.22 groups related diagnoses under non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under L97.22
- L97.221Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf limited to breakdown of skin
- L97.222Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with fat layer exposed
- L97.223Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with necrosis of muscle
- L97.224Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with necrosis of bone
- L97.225Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis
- L97.226Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis
- L97.228Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with other specified severity
- L97.229Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with unspecified severity
Other codes in L97.2 Non-pressure chronic ulcer of calf
L97.22 questions
What does L97.22 mean?
L97.22 is the ICD-10-CM code for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf. It is in chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.