ICD-10 Coding for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Foot Ulcer(E11.621, E11.621B, E11.621T)

Learn about ICD-10 code E11.621 for Type 2 diabetes with foot ulcer, including coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:
Diabetic Foot UlcerDiabetes-related Foot Ulcer
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Foot Ulcer

Key Information

Essential facts and insights aboutType 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Foot Ulcer

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcerE11.622

Use for skin ulcers not located on the foot.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Foot Ulcer.

Omitting laterality in documentation

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate clinical records, Regulatory: Potential non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Risk of claim denials

Mitigation

Always document whether the ulcer is on the left or right foot.

Using unspecified codes for ulcer details

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Always specify ulcer location and depth using L97 codes.

Unspecified ulcer coding

Impact

Using unspecified codes for ulcer details increases audit risk.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation of ulcer specifics.

Frequently Asked Questions