tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2024 Issue Q1

Reader Questions: Know Stages for Optimal Pressure Ulcer Coding

Question: If a patient has a pressure ulcer on their back, what is the difference among the stages, for coding purposes? Missouri Subscriber Answer: The stages of pressure ulcer represent the healing stages of the wound. If you’re worried about choosing among the stages, don’t be; ICD-10 lays out the characteristics of each stage. Check out these possible ICD-10 codes for your patient, and what stage each code decides: L89.100 (Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, unstageable). Use this diagnosis code when the stage of the pressure ulcer is undetermined. L89.101 (Pressure ulcer of...

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