L89.312
BillablePressure ulcer of right buttock, 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 moderate pressure ulcer on the right buttock involving partial-thickness skin loss, appearing as an open blister or shallow crater.
Coding Tips
- •Stage 2 involves loss of epidermis and/or dermis; document whether the wound bed is pink/red and moist
- •Distinguish from stage 1 by confirming partial-thickness loss rather than just skin discoloration
Clinical Significance
Stage 2 pressure ulcers of the right buttock represent partial-thickness skin loss at a primary weight-bearing surface. The right buttock is susceptible to pressure in patients with asymmetric sitting posture or those who favor one side. Early treatment at this stage is crucial to prevent progression, particularly in wheelchair-dependent populations.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Anatomical location specified as right buttock
- ✓Stage explicitly documented as stage 2
- ✓Wound appearance (blister, abrasion, shallow wound)
- ✓Wound measurements
- ✓Surrounding skin condition
- ✓Seating and positioning assessment
- ✓Prevention and treatment interventions
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.3Pressure ulcer of buttock└L89.31Pressure ulcer of right buttock└L89.312Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 2
└L89.312Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 2