ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding Documentation Tips For Venous Ulcers (Categories 170-174; 180.00-187.9)

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  The arrival of ICD-10-CM has been pushed back to at least October 2015, but Today’s Wound Clinic is still helping wound care practitioners get an early start on refining their documentation skills in preparation for the new coding format. In an effort to assist our readers as they continue to transition from ICD-9-CM, we’re offering an assortment of ICD-10-CM documentation tools on particular disease states or medical conditions that have been developed to help improve documentation habits, which will be vital to the success of wound clinics in the ICD-10-CM environment. The tools may also contain information on coding guidelines when appropriate. This month’s tool covers the category of venous ulcers. As a reminder, refer to the original ICD-10-CM article in the October 2013 issue of Today’s Wound Clinic for instructions on how to properly use this grid to begin your documentation improvement program. Pointers: Remember to have any operative reports and documentation regarding the circumstances surrounding the injury readily available. Stay tuned for a new ICD-10-CM topic next month!