Template:ICD10 Guideline Decubitus Ulcer

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Revision as of 13:49, 4 May 2022 by Ttenbergen (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<noinclude> Template to make sure extra information is consistent for the various Decubitus Ulcer diagnoses. Category:ICD10 wiki infrastructure ---- </noinclude> === Coding multiple ulcers === *If there are pressure ulcers on DIFFERENT body parts (e.g. left heel, right heel, coccyx) then code them separately -- even though they will not be readily distinguishable as the code doesn't include body location. *If there are multiple pressure ulcers close to each othe...")
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Template to make sure extra information is consistent for the various Decubitus Ulcer diagnoses.


Coding multiple ulcers

  • If there are pressure ulcers on DIFFERENT body parts (e.g. left heel, right heel, coccyx) then code them separately -- even though they will not be readily distinguishable as the code doesn't include body location.
  • If there are multiple pressure ulcers close to each other on the same body part (e.g. coccyx area) then only code the one of the highest/worst stage.
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