L89.319
BillablePressure ulcer of right buttock, unspecified stage
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A pressure ulcer on the right buttock where the specific severity stage cannot be determined or has not been documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when stage information is unavailable; attempt to query the provider for stage documentation
- •This is a less specific code; obtaining staging information allows for more accurate coding
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.3Pressure ulcer of buttock└L89.31Pressure ulcer of right buttock└L89.319Pressure ulcer of right buttock, unspecified stage
└L89.319Pressure ulcer of right buttock, unspecified stage