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Is it true that if A patient has diabetes and an ulcer would you Code the ulcer as diabetic?
yes
Diabetic Foot Ulcer?
There are 4 stages to diabetic ulcers. 1. the ulcer has penetrated the top layer of skin 2. the ulcer has penetrated the next layer of skin 3. the depth of the ulcer has deepened to the muscle 4. the depth of the ulcer has deepened to the bone. Once it gets to the bone, the risk of amputation is far greater. Sorry, but the above is incorrect as only pressure ulcers are staged--venous, arterial and neuropathic ulcers are not staged.
Can children suffer from diabetic ulcers?
Yes, anyone who has diabetes can get a diabetic ulcer. Diabetic ulcers can form due to poor circulation, irritation, trauma, and the duration of the diabetes.
Can a leg ulcer cause diabetic retinopathy?
No. However both ulcers and retinopathy are late manifestations of Diabetes Millitus.
What ICD code would you use for non-healing ulcer on heel in a patient with diabetes type 2?
707.07 along with the appropriate diabetic code.
What is the cpt code for debridement 16sq cm subcutaneous tissue and muscle due to diabetic foot ulcer?
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What is the medical term meaning ulcer of the stomach and small intestine?
Ulcer of stomach known as Gastric ulcer. Ulcer in small intestine known as small bowel ulcer
What is an arterial ulcer?
Answer An arterial ulser is an ulser on an artery. Nothing to play with for sure. -The above answer is not entirely correct. An arterial ulcer refers to an ulcer that may have developed from but is prohibited from healing by arterial insufficiency. These ulcers tend to be at the distal (farthest away from the body) part of the feet. These contrast to Venous ulcers (due to lack of the bodies ability to return fluid away from the legs), neurotrophic (diabetic) and pressure ulcers (decubitus ulcers).
What is uterine ulcer?
This an ulcer on the lining of the uterus and is similar to any other ulcer.
What is an aphthous ulcer?
An aphthous ulcer is an ulcer in the mouth, caused by a break in the mucous membrane.
What is a medical name for a bleeding ulcer?
Ulcer is a scientific (medical) name for an ulcer. An ulcer is a discontinuation in the bodily membrane, so technically, a paper cut on the finger is a form of ulcer. The fancy name does depend, however, on the location of the said ulcer.
What does ulcer feel like?
ulcer feels irritation nd burning sensation on ulcer affected area.
