L89.322
BillablePressure ulcer of left 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 stage 2 pressure sore on the left buttock involving partial thickness skin loss, appearing as a blister, abrasion, or shallow open wound.
Coding Tips
- •Stage 2 involves partial-thickness skin loss affecting the epidermis and/or dermis; document the appearance (blister, abrasion, or shallow crater)
- •Ensure documentation distinguishes stage 2 from stage 1 (which has intact skin) and stage 3 (which involves deeper tissue)
Clinical Significance
Stage 2 pressure ulcers of the left buttock represent partial-thickness skin loss at a primary weight-bearing surface. These early-stage wounds signal inadequate pressure prevention and require prompt intervention to halt progression. In wheelchair-dependent patients, left buttock ulcers may indicate asymmetric sitting or inadequate cushioning.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Anatomical location specified as left buttock
- ✓Stage explicitly documented as stage 2
- ✓Wound appearance and clinical presentation
- ✓Wound measurements
- ✓Surrounding skin assessment
- ✓Seating and positioning evaluation
- ✓Incontinence management if applicable
- ✓Prevention and treatment plan
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.3Pressure ulcer of buttock└L89.32Pressure ulcer of left buttock└L89.322Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 2
└L89.322Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 2