Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) Healing or Closure - ICD-10-CM Quality Payment Program Measure
| Quality Measure | Description | High Priority | Submission Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) Healing or Closure | Percentage of diabetic foot ulcers among patients aged 18 or older that have achieved healing or closure within 6 months, stratified by the Wound Healing Index. Healing or closure is defined as complete epithelialization without drainage or the need for a dressing over the closed ulceration, although off-loading would still be required. | YES | Registry |
Linked ICD-10 Codes
The following ICD-10-CM codes are linked to the quality measure diabetic foot ulcer (dfu) healing or closure when used as part of a patient's medical record. This Quality Measure is part of Medicare's Quality Payment Program (QPP).
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