Venous Leg Ulcer
A Venous Leg Ulcer is a chronic wound caused by venous insufficiency, most commonly occurring on the lower leg or ankle due to impaired blood return
Definition
A Venous Leg Ulcer is a chronic wound caused by venous insufficiency, most commonly occurring on the lower leg or ankle due to impaired blood return
Why it matters
Venous Leg 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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