The patient has developed a stage II pressure ulcer on the sacrum and reports pain from the ulcerated area. Examination reveals that the wound is covered with black eschar and is surrounded by chronic inflammation with dark pigmentation. It is determined that the patient is not a candidate for surgery due to several comorbidities however, would benefit from sharp debridement of the necrotic tissue. The comorbidities include diabetes mellitus type II and HTN.
My answers are 250.80, 401.9, 707.22 and 707.03.
which ICD-10 codes should be used?
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