Find information on ulcer on toe diagnosis, including clinical documentation, healthcare guidelines, and medical coding. Learn about ICD-10 codes for toe ulcers, differential diagnosis, treatment options, and wound care. This resource provides essential details for healthcare professionals, clinicians, and medical coders seeking accurate and comprehensive information related to ulcers on the toe.
Also known as
Non-pressure ulcers of lower limb
Ulcers affecting areas of the leg, ankle, and foot, excluding pressure sores.
Decubitus ulcer
Pressure sores or bedsores, often found on bony prominences like heels.
Atherosclerosis
Narrowed arteries can reduce blood flow to extremities, contributing to ulcers.
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes can impair healing and increase the risk of foot ulcers.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the ulcer due to diabetes?
Yes
Site of ulcer?
No
Is the ulcer due to pressure?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Toe ulcer |
| Diabetic foot ulcer |
| Arterial ulcer of toe |
Coding lacks right, left, or bilateral specificity, impacting reimbursement and data analysis. Review documentation for clarity.
Documentation may not specify ulcer type (e.g., diabetic, pressure, venous). Accurate coding requires specific etiology documentation.
Lack of documentation on ulcer stage or depth impacts severity coding and subsequent treatment planning and resource allocation.
Patient presents with a toe ulcer, consistent with a digital foot ulcer. The location of the ulcer is documented on the foot diagram. The patient reports [onset duration] of [pain quality, e.g., throbbing, burning, aching] pain at the ulcer site, exacerbated by [exacerbating factors, e.g., pressure, ambulation, elevation]. Visual examination reveals a [size] cm ulcer on the [toe number, e.g., first, second] toe, with [ulcer base description, e.g., a fibrinous base, granulation tissue, necrotic tissue]. The surrounding skin exhibits [periwound skin description, e.g., erythema, edema, induration, callus formation]. Peripheral pulses are [palpable or non-palpable]. Capillary refill time is [time] seconds. Neuropathy assessment via monofilament testing reveals [sensory status, e.g., intact sensation, diminished sensation, absent sensation]. Assessment includes diabetic foot ulcer, venous stasis ulcer, arterial ulcer, pressure ulcer, and neuropathic ulcer. Differential diagnosis considers the patient's medical history, including [relevant medical history, e.g., diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, venous insufficiency, history of trauma]. Plan includes [wound care plan, e.g., debridement, dressings, offloading], [vascular assessment if indicated], and [pain management plan]. Patient education provided regarding ulcer care, offloading techniques, and the importance of regular follow-up appointments. ICD-10 code [relevant ICD-10 code, e.g., L97.419, I70.24, I83.119] is considered based on the clinical presentation. Follow-up scheduled in [duration] for wound reassessment and evaluation of treatment response.