Decubitus (pressure) ulcer, stage not indicated
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| ICD10 Diagnosis | |
| Dx: | Decubitus (pressure) ulcer, stage not indicated |
| ICD10 code: | L89.9 |
| Pre-ICD10 counterpart: | Ulcers - Decubitus only |
| Charlson/ALERT Scale: | none |
| APACHE Como Component: | none |
| APACHE Acute Component: | none |
| Start Date: | |
| Stop Date: | |
| External ICD10 Documentation | |
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Additional Info
This code covers TWO situations:
- When the stage presumably is known by somebody, but was recorded and so the data collector doesn't have the stage available to them
- When it is "unstageable" from a technical standpoint, i.e. can't see the wound bed.
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.
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.
If there are multiple pressure ulcers follow the above guidelines -- even though they will not be readily distinguishable as the code doesn't include body location.
- Julie will report on the worst stage from Acquired Diagnosis
Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition
| Decubitus Ulcer codes: |
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Candidate Combined ICD10 codes
Related CCI Codes
- code Debridement if applicable
- code Amputation if applicable
Data Integrity Checks (automatic list)
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