Non-prs chronic ulcer of left calf limited to brkdwn skin

This code signifies a persistent open sore on the left calf that is not caused by pressure. The ulceration is superficial, affecting only the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin, without extending into deeper tissues like muscle or bone. It indicates a chronic wound that has failed to heal within an expected timeframe.

Use this code for patients presenting with a non-healing ulcer on their left calf, where the medical record clearly states the ulcer is limited to skin breakdown. Documentation should explicitly rule out pressure as the etiology and confirm the chronicity of the wound. This code is appropriate when the ulcer is not classified as a venous stasis ulcer or diabetic ulcer.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left calf" and "non-pressure" to avoid laterality and etiology errors.
• Verify the depth of the ulcer; this code is only for skin breakdown, not deeper tissue involvement.
• Distinguish from L97.3- (non-pressure chronic ulcer of ankle) and L97.4- (non-pressure chronic ulcer of heel and midfoot).