In ICD-10-CM, chapter 4, "Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)," includes a separate subchapter (block), Diabetes mellitus E08-E13, with the categories:
There are several key factors in the appropriate treatment of a diabetic foot ulcer:
Pressure ulcer L89-
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with unspecified severity. L97. 519 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM L97.
622).” Of these options, the most commonly used codes for diabetic foot ulcer are E10. 621 (Type 1 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer) and E11. 621 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer).
ICD-10-CM Code for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot with unspecified severity L97. 509.
ICD-10 code Z86. 31 for Personal history of diabetic foot ulcer is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
Of these options, the most commonly used codes for diabetic foot ulcers are E10. 621 (Type 1 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer) and E11. 621 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer). “Code first” indicates that an additional code is required, and it must be listed first.
ICD-10 Code for Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer- E11. 621- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10-CM Code for Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with unspecified severity L97. 529.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM E11. 622 became effective on October 1, 2021.
A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes, and is commonly located on the bottom of the foot. Of those who develop a foot ulcer, six percent will be hospitalized due to infection or other ulcer-related complication.
E08. 3531 Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition... E08. 3532 Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition...
ICD-Code E11* is a non-billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 250. Code I10 is the diagnosis code used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Foot ulcers are open sores or lesions that will not heal or that return over a long period of time. These sores result from the breakdown of the skin and tissues of the feet and ankles and can get infected. Symptoms of foot ulcers can include swelling, burning, and pain.