If a patient is admitted with a pressure ulcer at one stage and it progresses to a higher stage, the coder should assign:

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The correct approach is to assign two separate codes: one for the site and stage of the ulcer upon admission and a second code for the same ulcer site but at the highest stage reported during the stay. This ensures accurate documentation of the ulcer's progression.

If a Patient Is Admitted with a Pressure Ulcer at One