Template:ICD10 Guideline Decubitus Ulcer
Template to make sure extra information is consistent for the various Decubitus Ulcer diagnoses.
Includes
- pressure ulcers from rectal tubes, ETT/trach, PEG tube, splints combine with Iatrogenic, complication of medical or surgical care NOS
Coding multiple ulcers
- If there are pressure ulcers on DIFFERENT body parts (e.g. left heel, right heel, coccyx) then code them separately
- If there are multiple pressure ulcers close to each other on the same body part (e.g. coccyx area) then only code the one with the highest/worst stage.
Coding Progression of Ulcers
- Progression of Ulcers should be coded following our guidelines for Acquired Diagnosis combine each stage progression with the date and time it was noted in the chart.
Data
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JALT * Julie will report on the worst stage from Acquired Diagnosis
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