L89.81 - Pressure ulcer of head
| ICD-10: | L89.81 |
| Short Description: | Pressure ulcer of head |
| Long Description: | Pressure ulcer of head |
| Status: | Not Valid for Submission |
| Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
| Code Classification: |
L89.81 is a non-specific and non-billable ICD-10 code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of pressure ulcer of head. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2023 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 for Pressure ulcer of head
Non-specific codes like L89.81 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for pressure ulcer of head:
- BILLABLE CODE - Use L89.810 for Pressure ulcer of head, unstageable
- BILLABLE CODE - Use L89.811 for Pressure ulcer of head, stage 1
- BILLABLE CODE - Use L89.812 for Pressure ulcer of head, stage 2
- BILLABLE CODE - Use L89.813 for Pressure ulcer of head, stage 3
- BILLABLE CODE - Use L89.814 for Pressure ulcer of head, stage 4
- BILLABLE CODE - Use L89.816 for Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of head
- BILLABLE CODE - Use L89.819 for Pressure ulcer of head, unspecified stage
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
Inclusion TermsThese terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Pressure ulcer of face
Index to Diseases and Injuries References
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index:
- - Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
- - pressure (pressure area) - L89.9
- - face - L89.81
- - head - L89.81
- - stage 1 (healing) (pre-ulcer skin changes limited to persistent focal edema)
- - stage 2 (healing) (abrasion, blister, partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis and/or dermis)
- - stage 3 (healing) (full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue)
- - stage 4 (healing) (necrosis of soft tissues through to underlying muscle, tendon, or bone)
- - unspecified stage
- - unstageable
- - pressure (pressure area) - L89.9
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 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)
