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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Heel Wound

ICD-10 Coding for Left Heel Wound

L97.422
L89.624

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

Also Known as:
Left Heel Ulcer
Left Heel Pressure Ulcer
Left Heel Non-Pressure Ulcer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Heel Wound

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Heel Wound

Use ICD-10 code L97.422 for non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of left heel and midfoot with fat layer exposed, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of left heel and midfoot with fat layer exposed

Billable Code
L97.422
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation_criteria:
  • • Presence of exposed subcutaneous tissue without necrosis
applicable_to:
  • • Chronic ulcer with exposed subcutaneous tissue
excludes:
  • • Pressure ulcers (L89.-)
validation:
  • • Documentation of exposed subcutaneous tissue
  • • No necrosis present
notes:
  • • Ensure documentation specifies the depth and absence of necrosis.
risks:
  • • Risk of using unspecified codes when depth is documented.

Pressure ulcer of left heel, stage 4

Billable Code
L89.624
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

applicable_to:
  • • Stage 4 pressure ulcer with full thickness tissue loss
excludes:
  • • Non-pressure ulcers (L97.-)
validation:
  • • Documentation of stage 4 pressure ulcer with full thickness tissue loss
notes:
  • • Ensure stage is clearly documented to avoid misclassification.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.621

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

Use when diabetes is the underlying cause of the ulcer.

I70.244

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulceration

Use when atherosclerosis contributes to ulcer formation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a left heel wound?

The ICD-10 code for a non-pressure chronic ulcer of the left heel with subcutaneous tissue exposed is L97.422. For a stage 4 pressure ulcer, use L89.624.

How do you document a left heel ulcer?

Document the ulcer's location, depth, tissue involvement, and any necrosis. Include measurements and specify if it's pressure-related.

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