L89.001
BillablePressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, stage 1
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A stage 1 pressure ulcer on the elbow, showing redness of the skin that does not blanch when pressed.
Coding Tips
- •Stage 1 indicates intact skin with non-blanching erythema; document skin integrity status clearly
- •Differentiate from stage 2 by confirming no blistering or skin breakdown is present
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.0Pressure ulcer of elbow└L89.00Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow└L89.001Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, stage 1
└L89.001Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, stage 1