2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.40Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unspecified stage
ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L80-L99›L89
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
L89.40 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unspecified stage. 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.
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- Healing pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip NOS
- Healing pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unspecified stage
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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 L89.40 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About L89.40Overview
Is L89.40 (Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unspecified stage on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does L89.40 group to?
When pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unspecified stage 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 L89.40?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unspecified stage converts to ICD-9-CM 707.03 (pressure ulcer, low back), 707.05 (pressure ulcer, buttock), and 707.04 (pressure ulcer, hip). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
