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L89.141

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Pressure ulcer of left lower 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 lower back, which is the mildest form showing redness of the skin that does not blanch (turn white) when pressed.

Coding Tips

  • •Stage 1 ulcers have intact skin with non-blanching erythema; ensure documentation confirms skin integrity is not broken
  • •This is the earliest stage and may be reversible with proper pressure relief interventions

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