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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Foot Ulceration

ICD-10 Coding for Foot Ulceration

E11.621
L97.423

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

Also Known as:
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Pressure Ulcer
Venous Ulcer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Foot Ulceration

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Foot Ulceration

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 a foot ulcer in a diabetic patient

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic foot ulcer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure diabetes is documented as the cause of the ulcer.

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot with necrosis of muscle

Billable Code
L97.423
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Ulcer with muscle necrosis

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure documentation specifies depth and laterality.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    Z79.4

    Long-term (current) use of insulin

    Use when the patient is on insulin therapy.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How is a diabetic foot ulcer coded in ICD-10?

    Diabetic foot ulcers are coded using E11.621 for diabetes with foot ulcer, followed by L97.- to specify ulcer severity and location.

    What documentation is needed for coding foot ulcers?

    Documentation must include ulcer location, depth, and a link to diabetes for accurate coding and billing.

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