L89.1 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- L89.10 Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back
- L89.100 Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, unstageable
- L89.101 Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 1
- L89.102 Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 2
- L89.103 Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 3
- L89.104 Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 4
- L89.106 Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified part of back
- L89.109 Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, unspecified stage
- L89.11 Pressure ulcer of right upper back
- L89.110 Pressure ulcer of right upper back, unstageable
- L89.111 Pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 1
- L89.112 Pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 2
- L89.113 Pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 3
- L89.114 Pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 4
- L89.116 Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right upper back
- L89.119 Pressure ulcer of right upper back, unspecified stage
- L89.12 Pressure ulcer of left upper back
- L89.120 Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unstageable
- L89.121 Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 1
- L89.122 Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 2
- L89.123 Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 3
- L89.124 Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 4
- L89.126 Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left upper back
- L89.129 Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unspecified stage
- L89.13 Pressure ulcer of right lower back
- L89.130 Pressure ulcer of right lower back, unstageable
- L89.131 Pressure ulcer of right lower back, stage 1
- L89.132 Pressure ulcer of right lower back, stage 2
- L89.133 Pressure ulcer of right lower back, stage 3
- L89.134 Pressure ulcer of right lower back, stage 4
- L89.136 Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right lower back
- L89.139 Pressure ulcer of right lower back, unspecified stage
- L89.14 Pressure ulcer of left lower back
- L89.140 Pressure ulcer of left lower back, unstageable
- L89.141 Pressure ulcer of left lower back, stage 1
- L89.142 Pressure ulcer of left lower back, stage 2
- L89.143 Pressure ulcer of left lower back, stage 3
- L89.144 Pressure ulcer of left lower back, stage 4
- L89.146 Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left lower back
- L89.149 Pressure ulcer of left lower back, unspecified stage
- L89.15 Pressure ulcer of sacral region
- L89.150 Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unstageable
- L89.151 Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 1
- L89.152 Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2
- L89.153 Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
- L89.154 Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89.156 Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of sacral region
- L89.159 Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to L89.1 ICD10 Code:
- L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- L80-L99 Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- L89 Pressure ulcer
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
L89.1 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about L89.1 ICD 10 code
Pressure sores are areas of damaged skin caused by staying in one position for too long. They commonly form where your bones are close to your skin, such as your ankles, back, elbows, heels and hips. You are at risk if you are bedridden, use a wheelchair, or are unable to change your position. Pressure sores can cause serious infections, some of which are life-threatening. They can be a problem for people in nursing homes.
You can prevent the sores by :
- Keeping skin clean and dry
- Changing position every two hours
- Using pillows and products that relieve pressure
Pressure sores have a variety of treatments. Advanced sores are slow to heal, so early treatment is best.
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