Is L98.429 a billable code?
Yes. L98.429 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
L98.429: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with unspecified severity
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
L98.429 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with unspecified severity. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in L98.42 Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back
- L98.421Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back limited to breakdown of skin
- L98.422Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with fat layer exposed
- L98.423Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with necrosis of muscle
- L98.424Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with necrosis of bone
- L98.425Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis
- L98.426Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis
- L98.428Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with other specified severity
L98.429 questions
What does L98.429 mean?
L98.429 is the ICD-10-CM code for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of back with unspecified severity. 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.