Vague or General Diagnosis ñ An additional descriptor or adjective would provide a more accurate diagnosis

Pt. has had a left leg ulcer which would not heal. Condition necessitated BKA, and path reflected atherosclerotic vascular disease. Patient has a hx of DM, yet documentation does not draw a relationship between the ulcers/vascular condition and DM.

Ulcers with BKA DM w/ulcers w/BKA

DRG ñ 270 DRG ñ 113

Wt. ñ .767 Wt. ñ 2.78

Reimbursement - $3,068.00 Reimbursement - $11,122.00

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