Personal history of diabetic foot ulcer

This diagnosis code indicates a patient's past medical history of having a diabetic foot ulcer that has since healed. It signifies that the patient no longer has an active ulcer but has a documented history of one, which can impact future care and risk assessment.

Use this code when documenting a patient's medical history where a diabetic foot ulcer was previously diagnosed and treated, and is now resolved. This is appropriate for follow-up appointments or when reviewing a patient's chronic conditions, even if the current encounter is for an unrelated issue.

• Do not use this code if the patient currently has an active diabetic foot ulcer; refer to the Excludes2 note for current ulcer codes.
• Always link this history code with the appropriate diabetes mellitus code (e.g., E11.9 for Type 2 diabetes without complications).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the ulcer is resolved and not merely in remission or healing.