L89.129 - Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unspecified stage

Version 2023

ICD-10:	L89.129
Short Description:	Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unspecified stage
Long Description:	Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unspecified stage
Status:	Valid for Submission
Version:	ICD-10-CM 2023
Code Classification:	Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00–L99) Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99) Pressure ulcer (L89)

1. Approximate Synonyms
2. Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
3. Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping
4. Convert to ICD-9 Code
5. Patient Education
6. Related Codes Browser
7. Code History

L89.129 is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of pressure ulcer of left upper back, unspecified stage. The code is valid during the fiscal year 2023 from October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like L89.129 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Pressure injury of left thoracic region of back

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

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

Inclusion Terms

Healing pressure ulcer of left upper back NOS
Healing pressure ulcer of left upper back, unspecified stage

Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping

The is diagnosis code is grouped in the following groups for version MS-DRG V40.0 What are Diagnostic Related Groups?
The Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a patient classification scheme which provides a means of relating the type of patients a hospital treats. The DRGs divides all possible principal diagnoses into mutually exclusive principal diagnosis areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). applicable from 10/01/2022 through 09/30/2023.

MS-DRG	MS-DRG Title	MCD	Relative Weight
573	SKIN GRAFT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITH MCC	09	5.8705
574	SKIN GRAFT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITH CC	09	3.6046
575	SKIN GRAFT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITHOUT CC/MCC	09	2.0496

The relative weight of a diagnostic related group determines the reimbursement rate based on the severity of a patient's illness and the associated cost of care during hospitalization.

Convert to ICD-9 Code

Source ICD-10 Code		Target ICD-9 Code
L89.129		707.02 - Pressure ulcer, upr back
Combination Flag - Multiple codes are needed to describe the source diagnosis code. Correct coding should be done based on contextual judgment.
L89.129		707.20 - Pressure ulcer,stage NOS
Combination Flag - Multiple codes are needed to describe the source diagnosis code. Correct coding should be done based on contextual judgment.

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.

[Learn More in MedlinePlus]

Related Codes Browser

ICD Code	Description	Valid for Submission
L89	Pressure ulcer	NON-BILLABLE CODE
L89.0	Pressure ulcer of elbow	NON-BILLABLE CODE
L89.00	Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow	NON-BILLABLE CODE
L89.000	Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, unstageable	BILLABLE CODE
L89.001	Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, stage 1	BILLABLE CODE
L89.002	Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, stage 2	BILLABLE CODE
L89.003	Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, stage 3	BILLABLE CODE
L89.004	Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, stage 4	BILLABLE CODE
L89.006	Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified elbow	BILLABLE CODE
L89.009	Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, unspecified stage	BILLABLE CODE
L89.01	Pressure ulcer of right elbow	NON-BILLABLE CODE
L89.010	Pressure ulcer of right elbow, unstageable	BILLABLE CODE
L89.011	Pressure ulcer of right elbow, stage 1	BILLABLE CODE
L89.012	Pressure ulcer of right elbow, stage 2	BILLABLE CODE
L89.013	Pressure ulcer of right elbow, stage 3	BILLABLE CODE
L89.014	Pressure ulcer of right elbow, stage 4	BILLABLE CODE
L89.016	Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right elbow	BILLABLE CODE
L89.019	Pressure ulcer of right elbow, unspecified stage	BILLABLE CODE
L89.02	Pressure ulcer of left elbow	NON-BILLABLE CODE
L89.020	Pressure ulcer of left elbow, unstageable	BILLABLE CODE
L89.021	Pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 1	BILLABLE CODE
L89.022	Pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 2	BILLABLE CODE
L89.023	Pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 3	BILLABLE CODE
L89.024	Pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 4	BILLABLE CODE
L89.026	Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left elbow	BILLABLE CODE
L89.029	Pressure ulcer of left elbow, unspecified stage	BILLABLE CODE
L89.1	Pressure ulcer of back	NON-BILLABLE CODE
L89.10	Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back	NON-BILLABLE CODE
L89.100	Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, unstageable	BILLABLE CODE
L89.101	Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 1	BILLABLE CODE
L89.102	Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 2	BILLABLE CODE
L89.103	Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 3	BILLABLE CODE
L89.104	Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 4	BILLABLE CODE
L89.106	Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified part of back	BILLABLE CODE
L89.109	Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, unspecified stage	BILLABLE CODE
L89.11	Pressure ulcer of right upper back	NON-BILLABLE CODE
L89.110	Pressure ulcer of right upper back, unstageable	BILLABLE CODE
L89.111	Pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 1	BILLABLE CODE
L89.112	Pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 2	BILLABLE CODE
L89.113	Pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 3	BILLABLE CODE
L89.114	Pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 4	BILLABLE CODE
L89.116	Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right upper back	BILLABLE CODE
L89.119	Pressure ulcer of right upper back, unspecified stage	BILLABLE CODE
L89.12	Pressure ulcer of left upper back	NON-BILLABLE CODE
L89.120	Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unstageable	BILLABLE CODE
L89.121	Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 1	BILLABLE CODE
L89.122	Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 2	BILLABLE CODE
L89.123	Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 3	BILLABLE CODE
L89.124	Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 4	BILLABLE CODE
L89.126	Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left upper back	BILLABLE CODE
L89.13	Pressure ulcer of right lower back	NON-BILLABLE CODE

Code History

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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

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