Non-prs chr ulc unsp prt of r low leg limited to brkdwn skin

This code signifies a chronic ulcer on the right lower leg that is not caused by pressure and is confined to the epidermal and dermal layers. It indicates a superficial skin breakdown without involvement of deeper tissues like muscle or bone. The specific anatomical location on the right lower leg is not documented.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a non-pressure chronic ulcer on the right lower leg, and the depth is explicitly noted as limited to skin breakdown. This is appropriate for superficial ulcers where the exact location (e.g., ankle, calf) is not specified in the medical record.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "non-pressure" to differentiate from pressure ulcers.
• Verify the ulcer depth is limited to skin; if deeper tissues are involved, a more specific code indicating depth is required.
• Avoid using this code if a more precise anatomical location on the right lower leg (e.g., ankle, calf) is documented; instead, use the appropriate site-specific code.