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2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89

Pressure ulcer

ICD-10-CM Code:
L89
ICD-10 Code for:
Pressure ulcer
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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L89 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity from the list below for a diagnosis of pressure ulcer. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Pressure ulcer

Non-specific codes like L89 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following billable codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for pressure ulcer:

  • L89.0 for Pressure ulcer of elbow

  • L89.00 for Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow

  • L89.01 for Pressure ulcer of right elbow

  • L89.02 for Pressure ulcer of left elbow

  • L89.1 for Pressure ulcer of back

  • L89.10 for Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back

  • L89.11 for Pressure ulcer of right upper back

  • L89.12 for Pressure ulcer of left upper back

  • L89.13 for Pressure ulcer of right lower back

  • L89.14 for Pressure ulcer of left lower back

  • L89.15 for Pressure ulcer of sacral region

  • L89.2 for Pressure ulcer of hip

  • L89.20 for Pressure ulcer of unspecified hip

  • L89.21 for Pressure ulcer of right hip

  • L89.22 for Pressure ulcer of left hip

  • L89.3 for Pressure ulcer of buttock

  • L89.30 for Pressure ulcer of unspecified buttock

  • L89.31 for Pressure ulcer of right buttock

  • L89.32 for Pressure ulcer of left buttock

  • L89.4 for Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip

  • Use L89.40 for Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unspecified stage

  • Use L89.41 for Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, stage 1

  • Use L89.42 for Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, stage 2

  • Use L89.43 for Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, stage 3

  • Use L89.44 for Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, stage 4

  • Use L89.45 for Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unstageable

  • Use L89.46 for Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip

  • L89.5 for Pressure ulcer of ankle

  • L89.50 for Pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle

  • L89.51 for Pressure ulcer of right ankle

  • L89.52 for Pressure ulcer of left ankle

  • L89.6 for Pressure ulcer of heel

  • L89.60 for Pressure ulcer of unspecified heel

  • L89.61 for Pressure ulcer of right heel

  • L89.62 for Pressure ulcer of left heel

  • L89.8 for Pressure ulcer of other site

  • L89.81 for Pressure ulcer of head

  • L89.89 for Pressure ulcer of other site

  • L89.9 for Pressure ulcer of unspecified site

  • Use L89.90 for Pressure ulcer of unspecified site, unspecified stage

  • Use L89.91 for Pressure ulcer of unspecified site, stage 1

  • Use L89.92 for Pressure ulcer of unspecified site, stage 2

  • Use L89.93 for Pressure ulcer of unspecified site, stage 3

  • Use L89.94 for Pressure ulcer of unspecified site, stage 4

  • Use L89.95 for Pressure ulcer of unspecified site, unstageable

  • Use L89.96 for Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified site

Code Classification

  • Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
    L00–L99
    • Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
      L80-L99
      • Pressure ulcer
        L89

Clinical Information

  • Pressure Ulcer

    an ulceration caused by prolonged pressure on the skin and tissues when one stays in one position for a long period of time, such as lying in bed. the bony areas of the body are the most frequently affected sites which become ischemic (ischemia) under sustained and constant pressure.

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Includes

Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
  • bed sore
  • decubitus ulcer
  • plaster ulcer
  • pressure area
  • pressure sore

Code First

Code First
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
  • any associated gangrene I96

Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.

Patient Education


Pressure Sores

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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Code History

  • FY 2026 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2025 through 9/30/2026
  • FY 2025 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2024 through 9/30/2025
  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.