stasis ulcer

plawhon@mcleodhealth.orgplawhon@mcleodhealth.org
in Home Care Coding General
In ICD10, do we use 2 codes for Stasis Ulcer (like in ICD9) or does the one code (Varix w/ ulcer....) cover it?

Thank you!

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  • Unknown
    edited April 2017
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    Teri Mondella RN
    Clinical Service Supervisor
    Hunterdon Home Health Services
    Phone: 908-237-5404
    Fax: 908-237-5407
    Mondella.terry@hunterdonhealthcare.org
  • apoolman@home-rehab.comapoolman@home-rehab.com
    edited April 2017
    My understanding is one - but you need to add the nonpressure ulcer code as
    well

    Arlene Poolman, RN
    Director of Clinical Services
    At Home Rehab
    800.880.9715

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  • Unknown
    edited April 2017
    I will be out of the office returning Wednesday June 22. If you need assistance immediately please call Home Health at (908) 788-6138.



    Teri Mondella RN
    Clinical Service Supervisor
    Hunterdon Home Health Services
    Phone: 908-237-5404
    Fax: 908-237-5407
    Mondella.terry@hunterdonhealthcare.org
  • Unknown
    Hi,
    Coding a stasis ulcer as a varix depends if there is a statement of with or without varicose vein. If it is without a varicose vein or there is no statement of the ulcer being related to varicose veins then per guidance you would code I87.2 followed by the correct L97. If you have a book you can read further guidance about this on page 1034/1035 in the 2016 Decision Health coding manual. I couldn't seem to find this information through the coding center but I can confirm this is in the book. Hope this helps.

    Jennifer Smith, RHIT, CCA, BCHH-C ICD-10, HCS-O
    Quality Assurance Coding Reviewer
    13801 Reese Blvd W | Suite 160 | Huntersville, NC 28078
    OFFICE: (361) 500-2348
    jennifer.smith@transpirus.com
    Transpirus.com
  • Unknown
    I found it in the coding center. The guidance on "stasis ulcer" comes up under the I87.2 code.

    Jennifer Smith, RHIT, CCA, BCHH-C ICD-10, HCS-O
    Quality Assurance Coding Reviewer
    13801 Reese Blvd W | Suite 160 | Huntersville, NC 28078
    OFFICE: (361) 500-2348
    jennifer.smith@transpirus.com
    Transpirus.com
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