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[charlottegworkman]

I have difficulty each time I code a non-healing wound. The doctor simply states non-healing wound not surgical nor is it stated as an injury. This particular patient is type 2 diabetic but I should not assume this is a diabetic ulceration correct? Could someone please give me some insight for correct coding for this diagnosis. Thank You.

 

[cfitzgibbons]

My advice

I would ask for clarification from the provider.

 

[mitchellde]

Yes more information is needed. This cannot be coded as written.