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L89.146

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Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left lower 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 of the left lower back where tissue damage occurs beneath intact or blistered skin due to prolonged pressure.

Coding Tips

  • •Deep tissue damage is characterized by purple or maroon discoloration of intact skin or blood-filled blister; the damage extends into deeper layers
  • •This category indicates tissue injury that may evolve into a more severe ulcer; monitor closely for progression

Code Hierarchy

└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.1Pressure ulcer of back└L89.14Pressure ulcer of left lower back└L89.146Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left lower back
└L89.146Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left lower back

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