Non-prs chronic ulcer oth prt l foot limited to brkdwn skin

This code signifies a chronic ulceration on the left foot, excluding the heel, that is not caused by pressure and is superficial, involving only the epidermis and dermis. It indicates a persistent open sore resulting from various etiologies such as venous insufficiency, arterial disease, or neuropathy, but specifically not from sustained pressure.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a non-pressure chronic ulcer located on any part of the left foot other than the heel, and the depth is explicitly noted as limited to skin breakdown. This is appropriate for ulcers classified as Stage 1 or 2 if using a staging system for non-pressure ulcers, or when the physician explicitly states "limited to breakdown of skin" or "superficial."

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "non-pressure" to differentiate from pressure ulcers.
• Verify the laterality (left foot) and the specific location on the foot, excluding the heel.
• Confirm the ulcer depth is limited to skin breakdown; deeper ulcers will require a different code.