L89.202
BillablePressure ulcer of unspecified hip, stage 2
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 382 — Pressure Ulcer of Skin with Partial Thickness Skin Loss
0.000V24HCC 159 — Pressure Ulcer of Skin with Partial Thickness Skin Loss
0.000ESRDHCC 159 — Pressure Ulcer of Skin with Partial Thickness Skin Loss
0.000What This Code Means
A stage 2 pressure ulcer on the hip where the skin is broken and the underlying tissue is beginning to show damage.
Coding Tips
- •Stage 2 indicates partial-thickness skin loss; document wound dimensions, drainage, and surrounding skin condition
- •Specify laterality (left or right hip) in clinical documentation for more precise coding
Clinical Significance
Stage 2 pressure ulcers of the unspecified hip represent partial-thickness skin loss at a bony prominence that is highly susceptible to pressure in side-lying patients. While early-stage, hip pressure ulcers can progress quickly due to constant pressure during repositioning. Documentation should be improved to capture laterality for more specific coding.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Anatomical location specified as hip (query for laterality)
- ✓Stage explicitly documented as stage 2
- ✓Wound appearance and measurements
- ✓Surrounding skin condition
- ✓Patient positioning history and schedule
- ✓Support surface documentation
- ✓Prevention and treatment plan
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.2Pressure ulcer of hip└L89.20Pressure ulcer of unspecified hip└L89.202Pressure ulcer of unspecified hip, stage 2
└L89.202Pressure ulcer of unspecified hip, stage 2