Non-pressure chronic ulcer of face with oth severity

This code signifies a persistent, non-pressure-related open sore on the face that has progressed beyond an acute stage. It indicates tissue loss due to factors other than sustained pressure, such as venous insufficiency, arterial insufficiency, or neuropathic causes, and the severity is explicitly documented as something other than unspecified, mild, or severe.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a chronic, non-pressure ulcer located on the patient's face. The medical record must specify the severity of the ulcer using terms like "moderate," "extensive," or other descriptive language that falls outside of "unspecified," "mild," or "severe." This code is appropriate when the underlying cause is not pressure-related.

• Always code the underlying cause of the ulcer first (e.g., venous insufficiency, diabetes with neuropathy, atherosclerosis).
• Ensure the documentation specifies "chronic" and "non-pressure" for the facial ulcer.
• Verify that the severity is explicitly documented as "other specified" and not simply "unspecified," "mild," or "severe."