L89.40

Billable

Pressr ulc of contig site of back, buttock and hip, unsp stg

Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unspecified stage

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

L80-L99

Parent Code

L89.4

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • 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

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • bed sore
  • decubitus ulcer
  • plaster ulcer
  • pressure area
  • pressure sore

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • any associated gangrene (I96)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pressr ulc of contig site of back, buttock and hip, unsp stg?

The ICD-10-CM code for pressr ulc of contig site of back, buttock and hip, unsp stg is L89.40. The full clinical description is "Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unspecified stage". L89.40 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code L89.40 mean?

ICD-10-CM code L89.40 represents "Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unspecified stage". It is classified under Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is L89.40 a billable code?

Yes, L89.40 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is L89.40 in?

L89.40 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).

What are the UMLS CUIs for L89.40?

L89.40 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2888462, C2888463, C2888464. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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