L89.810

Pressure ulcer of head, unstageable

Billable / specificHCC V28 381

L89.810 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

  • L89.81Pressure ulcer of headHeader

Related codes

  • L89.811Pressure ulcer of head, stage 1Billable
  • L89.812Pressure ulcer of head, stage 2Billable
  • L89.813Pressure ulcer of head, stage 3Billable
  • L89.814Pressure ulcer of head, stage 4Billable
  • L89.816Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of headBillable
  • L89.819Pressure ulcer of head, unspecified stageBillable

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