Non-prs chronic ulcer of right ankle limited to brkdwn skin

This code signifies a persistent open sore on the right ankle that is not caused by pressure. The ulceration is superficial, affecting only the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin, without extending into deeper tissues like subcutaneous fat, muscle, or bone.

Use this code for patients presenting with a chronic, non-pressure-related ulcer on the right ankle where documentation explicitly states the lesion is limited to skin breakdown. This is appropriate for conditions such as venous stasis ulcers or arterial ulcers of the ankle that have not progressed beyond the skin layers.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right ankle" and "non-pressure" etiology.
• Confirm the ulcer depth is explicitly stated as "limited to skin breakdown" or similar phrasing indicating superficial involvement.
• Do not use if the ulcer extends into subcutaneous tissue, muscle, or bone; a more specific code indicating deeper tissue involvement would be required.