Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of sites w unsp severity

This code signifies a persistent open sore on the skin, not caused by pressure, located on an anatomical site other than those specifically classified elsewhere (e.g., lower limb, trunk). It indicates a chronic wound that has failed to heal within an expected timeframe, without specifying the depth or severity of tissue involvement.

Utilize this code for chronic skin ulcers documented as non-pressure related, affecting sites such as the scalp, neck, upper extremities (excluding hand/foot), or abdomen, when the provider does not specify the ulcer's severity (e.g., stage, depth). Documentation should clearly state "chronic ulcer" and rule out pressure as the etiology.

• Avoid using this code if the ulcer's severity (e.g., stage 1-4, unstageable) is documented; instead, select a more specific code.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "non-pressure" to differentiate from pressure ulcers (L89.- series).
• Always sequence this code after the underlying cause of the ulcer, if known (e.g., venous insufficiency, diabetes).