Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM L89.329 is the diagnosis code for Pressure ulcer of left buttock, unspecified stage. This code falls under the section "Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 — Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where L89.329 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, L89.329 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
L89.329 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pressure ulcer of left buttock, unspecified stage". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of L89.329 is L89.32 ("Pressure ulcer of left buttock"). L89.329 provides a more specific classification within this category.
L89.329 is located in Section L80-L99 — "Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use L89.329 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pressure ulcer of left buttock, unspecified stage" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Pressure ulcer of left buttock, unspecified stage is L89.329.
Yes, L89.329 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
L89.329 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, L89.329 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.