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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Non-Healing Wound

ICD-10 Coding for Non-Healing Wound

T81.89XA
L97.XXX

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Wound
Delayed Healing Wound
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Non-Healing Wound

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Non-Healing Wound

Use ICD-10 code T81.89XA for other complications of procedures, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other complications of procedures, initial encounter

Billable Code
T81.89XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Wound not healing despite standard care
documentation:
  • • Detailed wound assessment and treatment history

Applicable To

  • • Non-healing surgical wound

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies lack of healing progression and absence of infection.

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified

Non-Billable
L97.XXX
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • ABI <0.7 and TcPO2 <30 mmHg
  • • MRI confirming osteomyelitis if suspected

Applicable To

  • • Chronic ulcer of lower limb

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes ulcer site, depth, and presence of infection.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.621

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

Use when diabetes is a contributing factor to the non-healing wound.

I73.9

Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

Use when peripheral vascular disease is a contributing factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a non-healing wound?

The ICD-10 code for a non-healing surgical wound is T81.89XA, used for initial encounters without specific complications.

How do you document a non-healing wound?

Document a non-healing wound by including dimensions, tissue type, exudate, and treatment response. Specificity is crucial for accurate coding.

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