Non-prs chr ulcer of groin with muscle invl w/o evd of necr

This code signifies a persistent, non-pressure-related open sore located in the groin region that has progressed to involve the underlying muscle tissue. Importantly, there is no visible evidence of tissue death (necrosis) within the ulcer bed.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a chronic, non-decubitus ulcer in the groin, with explicit mention of muscle involvement and the absence of necrosis. This is typically seen in patients with underlying vascular insufficiency, diabetes, or other systemic conditions contributing to chronic wound development.

• Differentiate carefully between muscle involvement and involvement of deeper structures like bone or tendon, which would require a different code.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "without necrosis" to avoid miscoding.
• Always sequence this code after the underlying cause of the ulcer, if known and documented (e.g., peripheral artery disease, diabetes with complications).