L89.129
BillablePressure ulcer of left upper back, unspecified stage
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A pressure ulcer on the left upper back where the stage of severity cannot be determined or was not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when stage cannot be clinically determined; query provider if stage information is available
- •This is a less specific code; attempt to obtain stage information for more accurate coding
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.1Pressure ulcer of back└L89.12Pressure ulcer of left upper back└L89.129Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unspecified stage
└L89.129Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unspecified stage