Non-prs chronic ulcer of l up arm limited to brkdwn skin

This code signifies a persistent, non-pressure-related open sore on the left upper arm where the tissue damage is confined to the epidermal and dermal layers. It indicates a superficial ulceration that has not penetrated deeper structures like muscle or bone.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a chronic, non-pressure ulcer located on the patient's left upper arm, and the depth is explicitly noted as limited to skin breakdown. This is appropriate for conditions such as venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, or neuropathic ulcers that are superficial and located in this specific anatomical area.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "non-pressure" and specifies the "left upper arm" as the ulcer location.
• Verify the depth of the ulcer is limited to skin breakdown; deeper ulcers will require a different code.
• Do not use for pressure ulcers; those are classified under category L89.