Question: Our physician was asked to use ultrasound to evaluate a patient with a diagnosis of stage I pressure ulcer on her lower back. How should I report this diagnosis?
Indiana Subscriber
Answer: You should submit a pair of codes. The first should represent the ulcer, and the second should indicate the ulcer's stage. On the claim, report the following:
Key point: Use the "stage" codes (707.2x) to describe the status of the patient's wound, but code the ulcer location first using 707.0x.
