Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM L89.811 is the diagnosis code for Pressure ulcer of head, stage 1. 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 L89.811 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, L89.811 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
L89.811 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pressure ulcer of head, stage 1". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of L89.811 is L89.81 ("Pressure ulcer of head"). L89.811 provides a more specific classification within this category.
L89.811 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 L89.811 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pressure ulcer of head, stage 1" 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 head, stage 1 is L89.811.
Yes, L89.811 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
L89.811 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, L89.811 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.