L89.226

Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left hip

Billable / specific

L89.226 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from L89)

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

Excludes2

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

Code first

Sequence the underlying condition first.

  • any associated gangrene (I96) (from L89)

Parent code

  • L89.22Pressure ulcer of left hipHeader

Related codes

  • L89.220Pressure ulcer of left hip, unstageableBillable
  • L89.221Pressure ulcer of left hip, stage 1Billable
  • L89.222Pressure ulcer of left hip, stage 2Billable
  • L89.223Pressure ulcer of left hip, stage 3Billable
  • L89.224Pressure ulcer of left hip, stage 4Billable
  • L89.229Pressure ulcer of left hip, unspecified stageBillable

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