Ulcers - Decubitus only
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This page is about the pre-ICD10 diagnosis coding schema. See the ICD10 Diagnosis List, or the following for similar diagnoses in ICD10:Decubitus (pressure) ulcer, Stage I (surface reddening), Decubitus (pressure) ulcer, Stage II (to fascia, just under skin), Decubitus (pressure) ulcer, Stage III (deep, to but not including muscle), Decubitus (pressure) ulcer, stage not indicated, Decubitus (pressure) ulcer, Stage IV (involves muscle, tendon, or bone)Click Expand to show legacy content.
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Category/Organ System: |
Category: Dermatological Non-Infectious (old) |
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Main Diagnosis: | Ulcers - Decubitus only |
Sub Diagnosis: | ULCERS - DECUBITUS only |
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Comorbid Diagnosis: | No |
Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10): | 0 |
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StopDate: | Start date: 2017-08-24 for unstageable |
When to use the generic dx
Use the generic entry when one of the following is true:
- the wound was not assessed
- there was insufficient info in the chart to determine stage
When to use the Unstageable dx
Wound bed can't be seen so true stage can't be determined.