Wound Assessment

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Braden Score and Risk
 
Pain, Exudate, and Odor
Infection / Colonization
Non-healing Exudate↑ Red/Friable Tissue Debris Smell

Size↑ Temperature↑ Osteomyelitis New Breakdown Pain↑ Erythema/Edema Smell/Odor
Wound Healing Status

Wound Location and Measurements
Vascular Testing and Labs Dorsalis Pedis - Present Posterior Tibialis - Present Diminished Absent
CBC Hemoglobin A1c Blood Glucose Albumin Prealbumin Coagulation Studies CRP Procalcitonin Wound Culture Microbial DNA
Treatment Plan and Dressing Protocol
Hydrogel Hydrofiber Calcium Alginate Foam Dressing Gauze Wrap Adhesive Tape Transparent Film Silver-Impregnated Other
Low Air Loss Mattress Heel Offloading Boots Wedge Cushion Vascular consult Skin Graft Nutrition consult Infectious disease PT / OT / SLP Podiatry Mental Health
Debridement Documentation
Scalpel Curette Forceps Scissors
Patient Education
Wound care instructions
Signs of infection
Pressure relief and repositioning
Proper nutrition for healing
Blood sugar management
Importance of follow-up
Billing Codes and Units
11042 - Subq, first 20 cm²
11045 - Subq, each additional 20 cm²

11043 - Muscle/fascia, first 20 cm²
11046 - Muscle/fascia, each additional 20 cm²

11044 - Bone, first 20 cm²
11047 - Bone, each additional 20 cm²



97597 - Active wound care
97598 - Each add’l 15 min
Diagnosis - ICD-10
L97.101 - Non-pressure ulcer, right thigh, skin breakdown
L97.102 - Right thigh, fat layer exposed
L97.103 - Right thigh, necrosis of muscle
L97.104 - Right thigh, necrosis of bone
L89.152 - Sacral pressure ulcer, stage 2
L89.153 - Sacral pressure ulcer, stage 3
L89.154 - Sacral pressure ulcer, stage 4
E11.621 - Type 2 diabetes with foot ulcer
I87.2 - Venous insufficiency (chronic)
I83.813 - Varicose veins with ulcer
R26.2 - Difficulty in walking
Z46.89 - Device fitting/adjustment
Z48.817 - Surgical aftercare, skin
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