Non-healing second degree burn on the base R great toe in a diabetic patient
MD F2F mentioned that the diabetic foot ulcer located at the base (plantar surface) or the R great toe started as a second degree burn. Since MD labeled the wound "diabetic foot ulcer" should it be coded as a diabetic foot ulcer or as second degree burn followed by DM II? Thank you
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Sequence according to how it progressed. So in your example, code to the DM foot ulcer first, followed by the burn. Use 7th character "S" for the burn to further show the wound progression.
Thank you.