L89.106
BillablePressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified part of back
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A pressure-induced deep tissue injury on an unspecified area of the back with damage to tissues beneath the skin surface, indicated by purple or maroon discoloration or blood-filled blisters.
Coding Tips
- •Deep tissue pressure injury (DTPI) is characterized by intact or blistered skin overlying deep tissue damage; document the appearance (purple/maroon area or blood-filled blister)
- •This category indicates significant underlying tissue compromise despite potentially intact surface skin
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.1Pressure ulcer of back└L89.10Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back└L89.106Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified part of back
└L89.106Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified part of back