Template:Decubitus Stage 3 Details

Template to make sure extra information is consistent for the Category:Decubitus ulcer diagnoses corresponding to the template name.

Stage 3 Ulcer

Full thickness tissue loss. Subcutaneous fat is visible in the ulcer. The depth of tissue damage varies by anatomical location, and slough may be present but does not obscure the depth
involves dermis, epidermis and subcutaneous layers

Other decubitus options for this Stage:

Decubitus Stage 3 codes:
Decubitus (pressure) ulcer, Stage III (deep, to but not including muscle), of heel Decubitus (pressure) ulcer, Stage III (deep, to but not including muscle), of other area Decubitus (pressure) ulcer, Stage III (deep, to but not including muscle), of sacral area