ICD Guidelines Ch. 12 Diseases of the Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
Unstageable pressure ulcers are based on
A
dx
2
Q
Pressure ulcers are classified based on stages
A
L89 1-4 stage
3
Q
If pt. is admitted and ulcer graduates from one stage to another then
A
assign two separate codes
1st- highest stage
2nd- present on admission (POA)
4
Q
pressure ulcers & BMI
A
1st-L89 (pressure & stage )
2nd- Z68 (BMI)