L89.216
BillablePressure-induced deep tissue damage of right hip
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Deep tissue damage caused by prolonged pressure on the right hip, where the skin surface may appear intact but underlying tissue is severely damaged.
Coding Tips
- •This code is specific to the right hip; document the extent of deep tissue involvement and any skin discoloration
- •Do not use if there is a documented pressure ulcer stage 1-4; this is a distinct injury category
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.2Pressure ulcer of hip└L89.21Pressure ulcer of right hip└L89.216Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right hip
└L89.216Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right hip