Find information on right lower leg wound diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, and healthcare resources. Learn about appropriate ICD-10 codes, treatment options, and wound care for lower leg injuries. Explore resources for accurate wound assessment, documentation guidelines, and best practices for healthcare professionals dealing with right lower extremity wounds. This resource provides support for medical coding accuracy and comprehensive wound management for the right lower leg.
Also known as
Injuries to the lower leg
Covers various lower leg injuries, including wounds.
Diseases of the skin and subcu
Includes skin infections and ulcerations that may occur with leg wounds.
Burns and corrosions of external
Relevant if the leg wound is due to a burn or corrosion.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the wound traumatic?
Yes
Open wound?
No
Ulcer present?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Right lower leg wound |
Right lower leg cellulitis |
Right lower leg abscess |
Coding right lower leg wound lacks detail. Needs laterality, depth, type (e.g., ulcer, laceration) for accurate code assignment and reimbursement.
Insufficient clinical documentation for accurate coding and audit validation. CDI crucial for clarifying wound etiology, severity, characteristics.
Coding wound infection without proper documentation poses audit risk. CDI should query physician to confirm infection presence and type for code validity.
Patient presents with a right lower leg wound. Location of the wound is documented, specifying anatomical landmarks such as anterior, posterior, lateral, or medial aspect of the lower leg. Detailed wound assessment includes size in centimeters, depth, shape (circular, irregular, linear), wound bed characteristics (granulating tissue, slough, eschar), exudate description (serous, sanguinous, purulent, amount), and surrounding skin condition (erythema, edema, induration, maceration). Assessment for signs of infection, including cellulitis, abscess, or osteomyelitis, is documented. Patient's pain level is assessed and documented using a validated pain scale. The etiology of the wound is explored, including traumatic injury, venous insufficiency, arterial ulcer, diabetic ulcer, pressure injury, or other underlying medical conditions. Relevant medical history, including diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, immunosuppression, and previous wound treatments, is noted. Current medications, allergies, and tetanus immunization status are documented. Treatment plan includes wound care management, such as debridement (if necessary), dressing type (alginate, foam, hydrogel), compression therapy (if appropriate), and frequency of dressing changes. Patient education provided regarding wound care instructions, signs of infection, and follow-up appointments. Differential diagnoses considered and rationale for chosen diagnosis provided. ICD-10 code assigned based on etiology and characteristics of the wound (e.g., L97.411 Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right lower leg with unspecified severity). CPT codes for procedures performed, such as debridement or wound closure, are documented. Plan for future wound assessments and adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.