Non-prs chr ulc oth prt l foot with bne invl w/o evd of necr

This code signifies a persistent open sore on a part of the left foot, excluding the heel or malleolus, that is not caused by pressure. The ulceration extends to involve the underlying bone structure, but there is no documented tissue death or gangrene present.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states a chronic, non-pressure ulcer on the left foot (e.g., dorsum, sole, toes) with confirmed bone involvement. This typically requires imaging studies (e.g., X-ray, MRI) or surgical findings to confirm osteomyelitis or bone erosion beneath the ulcer.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "chronic" and "non-pressure" to differentiate from acute or pressure ulcers.
• Confirm the laterality is "left foot" and the specific location is "other part" (not heel or malleolus).
• Verify the absence of necrosis in the documentation; if necrosis is present, a different code would be appropriate.