Non-prs chronic ulcer of abdomen with necrosis of muscle

This code signifies a persistent, non-pressure-related ulceration located on the abdominal wall that has progressed to involve necrosis of the underlying muscle tissue. This indicates a severe, deep tissue loss not caused by sustained pressure.

Apply this code when documentation clearly specifies a chronic, non-pressure ulcer on the abdomen with confirmed muscle necrosis. This typically occurs in patients with underlying systemic conditions affecting wound healing, such as diabetes or vascular disease, where the ulcer has deteriorated significantly.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "non-pressure" and specifies the "abdomen" as the ulcer site.
• Verify that "necrosis of muscle" is clearly documented, as this differentiates it from ulcers involving only skin or subcutaneous tissue.
• Always sequence this code after any underlying systemic condition contributing to the ulcer formation.