L98.A223: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with necrosis of muscle

L98.A223, non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with necrosis of muscle, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 3 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 7 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0281 (Electrical stimulation, (unattended), to one or more…), G0329 (Electromagnetic therapy, to one or more areas for chronic…), G0283 (Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas…). The articles come from 2 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.

HCPCS Level II codes with L98.A223 as a covered diagnosis

CodeDescriptionMedicare coverageDMEPOS fee 2026 (state range)Articles listing it
G0281Electrical stimulation, (unattended), to one or more areas, for chronic stage iii and stage iv pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and venous stasis ulcers not demonstrating measurable signs of healing after 30 days of conventional care, as part of a therapy plan of careCarrier judgment—2
G0329Electromagnetic therapy, to one or more areas for chronic stage iii and stage iv pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers and venous stasis ulcers not demonstrating measurable signs of healing after 30 days of conventional care as part of a therapy plan of careCarrier judgment—2
G0283Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of careCarrier judgment—2
G0152Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0158Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist assistant in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0160Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist, in the home health setting, in the establishment or delivery of a safe and effective occupational therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G2169Services performed by an occupational therapist assistant in the home health setting in the delivery of a safe and effective occupational therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1

Medicare policy articles listing L98.A223

A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.

Other L98 diagnoses (Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified)

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare cover L98.A223 (Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with necrosis…)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 3 Medicare billing and coding articles list L98.A223 as a covered diagnosis for 7 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.

Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 L98.A223?

The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0281 (Electrical stimulation, (unattended), to one or more…, 2 articles); G0329 (Electromagnetic therapy, to one or more areas for chronic…, 2 articles); G0283 (Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas…, 2 articles); G0152 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…, 1 article); G0158 (Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.

Which Medicare policy articles list L98.A223?

A55909 (Billing and Coding: Wound Care); A53057 (Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy); A53064 (Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy).

What is ICD-10-CM code L98.A223?

L98.A223 is the ICD-10-CM code for non-pressure chronic ulcer of left forearm with necrosis of muscle, in category L98 (Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified), chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

Next steps

Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.

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