L97
⚠ Non-billable
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Code
L97
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L97?
ICD-10-CM code L97 represents Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is L97 billable?
No. L97 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is L97 in?
L97 belongs to the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (L00–L99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the L97 category
L97.1
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of thigh
Non-billable
L97.2
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of calf
Non-billable
L97.3
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of ankle
Non-billable
L97.4
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of heel and midfoot
Non-billable
L97.5
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of foot
Non-billable
L97.8
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of lower leg
Non-billable
L97.9
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of lower leg
Non-billable
L97.10
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified thigh
Non-billable
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