Non-prs chronic ulcer of left thigh limited to brkdwn skin

This code signifies a chronic ulcer located on the left thigh that is not caused by pressure. The ulcer's severity is limited to the epidermis and/or dermis, indicating only superficial skin breakdown without involvement of deeper tissues. It represents a persistent open sore resulting from various underlying non-pressure-related etiologies.

Use this code for patients presenting with a long-standing ulcer on the left thigh where documentation explicitly rules out pressure as the cause. This code is appropriate when the ulcer is described as superficial, involving only the skin layers. Documentation should specify "chronic," "non-pressure," "left thigh," and indicate the limited depth of tissue involvement.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "non-pressure" to differentiate from pressure ulcers.
• Verify the laterality (left thigh) is explicitly documented.
• Confirm the ulcer depth is limited to "breakdown of skin" or superficial layers; deeper involvement requires a different code.