Non-prs chr ulcer of abd with bone invl without evd of necr

This code signifies a persistent, open sore on the abdominal skin that is not caused by pressure and extends down to the bone. It indicates a deep ulceration where the underlying bone structure is affected, but there is no evidence of dead tissue (necrosis) within the wound.

Use this code for patients presenting with a chronic, non-pressure ulcer located on the abdomen where diagnostic imaging or surgical exploration confirms bone involvement. Documentation should clearly state the ulcer's chronicity, its abdominal location, the absence of pressure as an etiology, and the presence of bone involvement without necrosis.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "non-pressure" to differentiate from pressure ulcers.
• Verify the ulcer is located on the "abdomen"; ulcers on other trunk sites have different codes.
• Confirm the presence of "bone involvement" and the absence of "necrosis" for accurate code selection.