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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Diabetes with Foot Ulcer

ICD-10 Coding for Diabetes with Foot Ulcer

E11.621
L97.4-

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for diabetes with foot ulcer includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Diabetic Ulcer of the Foot
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Diabetes with Foot Ulcer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Diabetes with Foot Ulcer

Use ICD-10 code E11.621 for type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

Billable Code
E11.621
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of diabetes and a foot ulcer

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic foot ulcer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the ulcer's location and severity.

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of heel and midfoot

Non-Billable
L97.4-
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Ulcer of heel
  • • Ulcer of midfoot

Important Notes

  • • Use with a diabetes code to fully describe the condition.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.4

Long term (current) use of insulin

Use if the patient is on insulin therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code diabetes with a foot ulcer?

Code E11.621 for type 2 diabetes with foot ulcer, and add L97.- to specify the ulcer's location and severity.

What is the ICD-10 code for diabetic foot ulcer?

The ICD-10 code for a diabetic foot ulcer is E11.621, with additional codes from L97.- for location.

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