Question 1

Is L98.44 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L98.44 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L98.44 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L98.44 represents Non-pressure chronic ulcer of chest. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L98.44?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L98.44 is L98.4 (Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, not elsewhere classified). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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