callus removal

laura.jansenlaura.jansen
edited May 2016 in CDI Talk Archive
This may be a silly question but would you consider the cutting away of a callus an excisional debridement? Or it there a different code out there? This patient also has 2 diabetic ulcers on the same foot. The podiatrist is following her but I have NO documentation from him. One of the nurses documented that he cut away the callus to the underside of the right foot & it was redressed with 4X4's, kerlex, & an ACE. There is no mention of doing anything to the 2 ulcers. She came in with hyperosmolar state, acute renal failure, uti, cellulitis, possible septic knee, uncontrolled diabetes, & sciatica. Any suggestions on where or how to take this?

Thanks,
Laura

Laura Jansen, RN, Clinical Documentation Specialist
St. Joseph's Hospital, Southern Illinois Division
9515 Holy Cross Lane
Breese, Il. 62230
phone: 618-526-4511, ext 638 or 623
fax: 618-526-1466
laura.jansen@hshs.org
www.stjoebreese.com

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