Non-prs chr ulcer oth prt unsp low leg w fat layer exposed

This code signifies a persistent, open sore on a lower leg, excluding the ankle or foot, that is not caused by pressure. The ulceration has progressed to a depth where the subcutaneous fat tissue is visible. The specific location on the lower leg is not documented.

This code is appropriate for documenting non-pressure ulcers on the lower leg where the exact anatomical site (e.g., calf, shin) is not specified, and the wound bed clearly exposes adipose tissue. Documentation should explicitly state "non-pressure ulcer," "chronic," and describe the depth as "fat layer exposed" or "subcutaneous tissue exposed."

• Ensure documentation specifies "non-pressure" to differentiate from pressure ulcers.
• Verify the ulcer is chronic; acute ulcers would use different codes.
• Confirm the depth of the ulceration reaches the fat layer; other depths (e.g., muscle, bone) have distinct codes.