2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.106Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified part of back

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L80-L99›L89

ICD-10-CM L89.106
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L89.106 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified part of back. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 573 through 575, 592 through 594. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Pressure ulcer of skin.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L89.106
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified part of back
Short Description
Pressr-induc deep tissue damage of unspecified part of back
Parent Code
L89.10
Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL80-L99Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
CategoryL89Pressure ulcer
This CodeL89.106Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified part of back

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SKN003
Pressure ulcer of skin
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement L89.106 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • L89.100 - Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, unstageable
FY 2020AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2019.
FY 2021–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About L89.106Overview

Is L89.106 (Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified part of back on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does L89.106 group to?

When pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified part of back is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 573, 574, 575, 592, 593, 594, with relative weights from 0.8668 to 6.5514 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.