ICD-10-CM L89 is the diagnosis code for Pressure ulcer. This code falls under the section "Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 â Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in L89. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where L89 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, L89 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
L89 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pressure ulcer". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
L89 is located in Section L80-L99 â "Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
L89 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: L89.0, L89.1, L89.2, L89.3, L89.4 and more.
Use L89 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pressure ulcer" 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 is L89.
No, L89 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
L89 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, L89 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.