L89.311
BillablePressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 1
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
The earliest stage of a pressure ulcer on the right buttock, characterized by redness of the skin that does not blanch (turn white) when pressed.
Coding Tips
- •Stage 1 involves intact skin with non-blanching erythema; ensure documentation confirms skin integrity is maintained
- •This is the mildest stage and may be reversible with appropriate pressure relief
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.3Pressure ulcer of buttock└L89.31Pressure ulcer of right buttock└L89.311Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 1
└L89.311Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 1