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L89.126

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Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left upper back

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Deep tissue damage from pressure on the left upper back that may not yet be visible on the skin surface but involves underlying tissue injury.

Coding Tips

  • This code represents suspected deep tissue injury; document clinical findings that suggest subsurface damage
  • Monitor closely as deep tissue injuries can progress to higher stage ulcers

Code Hierarchy

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