ICD-11 classes
08 Diseases of the nervous system
Disorders of nerve root, plexus or peripheral nerves
Polyneuropathy
8C03 — Other secondary polyneuropathy
8C03.0 — Diabetic polyneuropathy
BD54 — Diabetic foot ulcer
ICD-11 BD54 — Diabetic foot ulcer
Chronic foot ulcers occur in as many as 15–25% of diabetic patients. The underlying aetiology is a combination of disturbed sensation from diabetic neuropathy and impaired perfusion from diabetic vasculopathy. Poor foot care, abnormal foot structure, or poorly fitting shoes increase the risk of diabetic foot ulcers. The ulcers typically occur in areas of increased plantar pressure, especially beneath the metatarsal heads.
The diagnosis includes nothing.
The diagnosis excludes nothing.
It has no clarifying diagnoses.
The diagnosis is coded elsewhere: