Wiki Healed ulcer

[vkratzer]

Need some advice please. Pt has been seen for an extended period of time in our wound clinic for a decubitus ulcer. When pt evaluated on follow up visit, ulcer is healed. Is it appropriate to continue to use the ulcer code for the visit or should we code using a V-code for follow up since pt's ulcer is completely healed and no other problems.

Vicky K

 

[kbarron]

I would use the V code.

 

[vkratzer]

Thank you. That was my thought but others have told me to use code for the ulcer.