Non-pressure chronic ulcer of r forearm with oth severity

This code signifies a persistent open sore on the right forearm that is not caused by pressure. It indicates a chronic wound that has progressed beyond an unstageable or unspecified severity, suggesting specific characteristics documented by the clinician.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a chronic, non-pressure ulcer located on the right forearm, and the severity is described using terms other than "unspecified" or "unstageable." This typically includes descriptions like "with fat layer exposed," "with muscle necrosis," or "with bone exposed."

• Ensure the ulcer is explicitly stated as "non-pressure" and "chronic" in the medical record.
• Verify the anatomical location is precisely the "right forearm."
• Confirm the documented severity aligns with "other specified severity" and is not an unspecified or unstageable ulcer.