What is the ICD-10 code for stasis ulcer?

The ICD-10 code for a stasis ulcer is typically a combination of I87.2 for chronic venous insufficiency and L97.XXX for the specific ulcer site and severity.

How do you document a venous stasis ulcer?

Document the ulcer's location, depth, and characteristics, along with underlying venous insufficiency. Include details like laterality and tissue involvement.

ICD-10 Coding for Stasis Ulcer(I87.2, I70.23, I83.0)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for stasis ulcers, including documentation requirements, code relationships, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Venous Stasis UlcerVenous Ulcer

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Stasis Ulcer

I00-I99Primary Range

Diseases of the circulatory system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
I87.2	Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)	Use when chronic venous insufficiency is the underlying cause of the ulcer.	Presence of edema and hemosiderin staining Duplex ultrasound showing venous reflux
L97.322	Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left ankle with fat layer exposed	Use for non-pressure ulcers with specified depth and location.	Documentation of ulcer depth and location Exclusion of pressure ulcer etiology

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

I87.2Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Atherosclerosis with ulcerI70.23

Use when ABI indicates arterial disease.

Pressure ulcerL89

Use when ulcer is due to pressure.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Stasis Ulcer.

Using unspecified codes when details are available

Impact

Clinical: Loss of specific clinical information., Regulatory: Potential audit risk., Financial: Denied claims due to lack of specificity.

Mitigation

Always document ulcer specifics, Use specific codes when details are known

Mixing pressure and non-pressure ulcer codes

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies ulcer type and etiology.

Ulcer staging and documentation

Impact

Inaccurate staging can lead to incorrect HCC mapping.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation of ulcer stage and characteristics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with I87.2.

Primary Code

I87.2

Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

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ICD-10 Coding for Stasis Ulcer(I87.2, I70.23, I83.0)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for stasis ulcer?

How do you document a venous stasis ulcer?

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