Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert

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Gather the Info for This Skin Graft Procedure

Question: I am attempting to identify the appropriate ICD-10-CM code that would justify the medical need for a skin graft procedure on a significant pressure ulcer located on the left ankle. The provider’s notes during the graft procedure do not include any documented staging of the ulcer. When entering a diagnosis code to justify this procedure, should I code the [...]
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