Non-pressure chronic ulcer of face with fat layer exposed

This code identifies a persistent, open sore on the face that is not caused by pressure and has progressed to expose the subcutaneous fat tissue. It indicates a full-thickness skin defect extending beyond the dermis into the adipose layer.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a chronic, non-pressure ulcer located on the face where the wound bed clearly shows exposed fat. Documentation should specify the anatomical location (face), chronicity, and the depth of tissue loss reaching the subcutaneous layer.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "non-pressure" to differentiate from pressure ulcers.
• Verify the ulcer is on the "face" and not another head/neck region.
• Confirm the depth of the ulcer involves "fat layer exposed" to avoid undercoding or overcoding.