Non-pressure chronic ulcer of face limited to brkdwn skin

This code signifies a persistent, non-pressure-related ulceration located on the face, where the tissue damage is confined solely to the epidermal and dermal layers. It indicates a superficial skin breakdown that does not extend into subcutaneous tissue, muscle, or bone.

Apply this code for chronic facial ulcers documented as superficial and not caused by pressure. Documentation should clearly state the ulcer's location on the face, its chronic nature, and that the tissue loss is limited to the skin. This code is appropriate when the etiology is not pressure, such as venous insufficiency, arterial insufficiency, or neuropathic causes, but the ulcer depth is superficial.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "chronic" and "non-pressure" to differentiate from acute or pressure ulcers.
• Verify the ulcer depth is limited to "breakdown of skin" (epidermis/dermis); deeper ulcers require different codes.
• Always sequence this code after the underlying cause of the ulcer, if known (e.g., venous insufficiency).