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== Consider all foot ulcers to be infected ==
== Consider all foot ulcers to be infected ==
Counter to the category these are in, per Dr Garland Sep 17, 2015 - All diabetic foot ulcers are considered to be infected. Code both DFU and cellulitis if both are present.
Counter to the category these are in, per Dr Garland Sep 17, 2015 all diabetic foot ulcers are considered to be infected. Code [[Soft Tissue Infection (includes Cellulitis)]] if present.


== When to use the generic dx ==
== When to use the generic dx ==