L89.321
BillablePressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 1
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A stage 1 pressure sore on the left buttock, which is the earliest stage showing redness of the skin that does not blanch when pressed.
Coding Tips
- •Stage 1 pressure ulcers involve intact skin with non-blanching erythema; ensure documentation confirms no skin breakdown
- •This is the mildest form of pressure ulcer and may be reversible with appropriate pressure relief
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.3Pressure ulcer of buttock└L89.32Pressure ulcer of left buttock└L89.321Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 1
└L89.321Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 1