L89.45

Billable

Pressr ulc of contig site of back,buttock & hip, unstageable

Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unstageable

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

L80-L99

Parent Code

L89.4

Coding Notes

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 & hip, unstageable?

The ICD-10-CM code for pressr ulc of contig site of back,buttock & hip, unstageable is L89.45. The full clinical description is "Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unstageable". L89.45 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code L89.45 mean?

ICD-10-CM code L89.45 represents "Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unstageable". 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 L89.45 a billable code?

Yes, L89.45 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is L89.45 in?

L89.45 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).

What are the UMLS CUIs for L89.45?

L89.45 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2888477. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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