Coding
Pressure Ulcer
A Pressure Ulcer (also called a pressure injury or bedsore) is localized damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure
Definition
A Pressure Ulcer (also called a pressure injury or bedsore) is localized damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure
Why it matters
Pressure Ulcer is part of the Coding vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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