2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.153Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L80-L99›L89
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
L89.153 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3. 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. Coders also document this condition as pressure injury of back stage III. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Pressure ulcer of skin.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Pressure injury of back stage III
- Pressure injury of coccygeal region of back
- Pressure injury of coccygeal region of back stage III
- Pressure injury of sacral region of back
- Pressure injury of sacral region of back stage III
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
- Pressure ulcer with full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, sacral region
These 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.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
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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Convert L89.153 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About L89.153Overview
Is L89.153 (Pressure ulcer of sacral region) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3 on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does L89.153 group to?
When pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3 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.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L89.153?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3 converts to ICD-9-CM 707.03 (pressure ulcer, low back) and 707.23 (pressure ulcer,stage III). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
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.
