Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Foot Ulcer
A common complication of type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer. A diabetic foot ulcer develops as a result of a break in the skin. Foot ulcers are a common reason for hospital stays for people with diabetes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 billable specific code e11 621 is a billable specific icd 10 cm code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Foot ulcers are a serious limb threatening complication of diabetes mellitus.
People with type 2 diabetes often have a harder time fighting off infections from ulcers. If you have diabetes you have an increased chance of developing foot sores or ulcers also called diabetic ulcers. Nerve damage is a long term effect and can even lead to a loss of feeling in your feet. In severe cases diabetic foot ulcers may also lead to foot amputations.
Diabetic ulcers are often painless. Diabetic foot ulcer dfu is defined as the presence of full thickness lesion distal to the ankle. The 2020 edition of icd 10 cm e11 621 became effective on october 1 2019. Diabetic foot ulcers are responsible for more hospitalizations than any other complication of type 2 diabetes.
Diabetic foot disease is a serious and common complication of diabetes mellitus that is associated with infection delayed wound healing and increased risk of limb amputation.