L89.121

L89.121

Billable

Pressure ulcer of left upper back, 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 sore on the left upper back, which is the mildest form showing redness of the skin that does not blanch when pressed.

Coding Tips

•Stage 1 pressure ulcers involve intact skin with non-blanching erythema; document the specific location clearly
•This is the earliest stage and may be reversible with proper pressure relief

Code Hierarchy

└L89Pressure ulcer └L89.1Pressure ulcer of back └L89.12Pressure ulcer of left upper back └L89.121Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 1

└L89.121Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 1