L89.211
BillablePressure ulcer of right hip, 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 ulcer on the right hip, characterized by redness of the skin that does not blanch (turn white) when pressed, with the skin remaining intact.
Coding Tips
- •Stage 1 is the earliest and least severe stage; ensure documentation confirms non-blanching erythema without skin breakdown
- •If the skin is broken or ulcerated, this is not stage 1; reassess and code to the appropriate higher stage
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.2Pressure ulcer of hip└L89.21Pressure ulcer of right hip└L89.211Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 1
└L89.211Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 1