L89.41

Billable

Pressr ulcer of contig site of back, buttock and hip, stg 1

Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, stage 1

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, stage 1
  • Pressure pre-ulcer skin changes limited to persistent focal edema, contiguous site of back, buttock and hip

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 ulcer of contig site of back, buttock and hip, stg 1?

The ICD-10-CM code for pressr ulcer of contig site of back, buttock and hip, stg 1 is L89.41. The full clinical description is "Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, stage 1". L89.41 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code L89.41 mean?

ICD-10-CM code L89.41 represents "Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, stage 1". 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 L89.41 a billable code?

Yes, L89.41 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is L89.41 in?

L89.41 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).

What are the UMLS CUIs for L89.41?

L89.41 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2888465, C2888467, C2888466. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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