ICD Code L97.519

ICD code L97.519 is a diagnosis code used to indicate a non-pressure chronic ulcer located on another part of the right foot, and the severity of the ulcer is not specified.

1. Presence of a chronic ulcer located on a part of the right foot other than the heel and midfoot

2. Ulcer is not caused by pressure (not a pressure ulcer)

3. Ulcer has persisted for an extended period (chronic in nature)

4. Severity of the ulcer is not specified in the clinical documentation

5. No evidence of involvement of the heel or midfoot

6. Clinical assessment confirms the ulcer is not attributable to an acute or traumatic event

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code L97.519 include:

- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

- 97597: Removal of devitalized tissue from wound(s); first 20 sq cm or less

- 97598: Removal of devitalized tissue from wound(s); each additional 20 sq cm

- 29580: Application of Unna boot

- 29445: Application of rigid leg cast

- 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method; 1 to 5

- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method; 6 or more

- 99211–99215: Evaluation and management (E/M) office or other outpatient visits

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical documentation.

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