Q&A: Reporting wound care procedures and office visits for diabetic patients

Article Overview

This article is a brief coding Q&A for clinicians, coders, and billing staff working with diabetic patients who present with pressure ulcers or other wound care needs. It explains the general ICD-10-CM diagnosis categories involved, touches on reporting sequence for diabetes-related conditions, and addresses the broader issue of when an office visit may be considered separately reportable from a procedure. It is most relevant for those coding wound care, diabetes-related encounters, and evaluation and management services.