L89.212
BillablePressure ulcer of right 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 right hip involving partial-thickness skin loss, appearing as an open blister, abrasion, or shallow crater affecting the outer layers of skin.
Coding Tips
- •Stage 2 involves dermis exposure but does not extend to subcutaneous tissue; document the presence of blistering or shallow ulceration
- •Ensure the ulcer does not extend deeper; if subcutaneous tissue is visible, code to stage 3 or 4
Clinical Significance
Stage 2 pressure ulcers of the right hip represent early partial-thickness skin loss at a weight-bearing bony prominence. The right hip is a common pressure site in patients who favor right-side positioning. Early identification and treatment are essential to prevent progression to deeper tissue destruction, which can occur rapidly over the thin tissue covering the greater trochanter.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Anatomical location specified as right hip
- ✓Stage explicitly documented as stage 2
- ✓Wound appearance (blister, abrasion, shallow ulcer)
- ✓Wound measurements
- ✓Surrounding skin condition
- ✓Repositioning schedule and compliance
- ✓Prevention and treatment plan
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.2Pressure ulcer of hip└L89.21Pressure ulcer of right hip└L89.212Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 2
└L89.212Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 2