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L89.41

Billable

Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, 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 affecting contiguous areas of the back, buttock, and hip, showing redness that does not blanch when pressed.

Coding Tips

  • •Document which specific areas are involved (back, buttock, hip) and confirm non-blanching erythema with intact skin
  • •Stage 1 on contiguous sites may indicate significant pressure exposure; assess for risk factors and prevention strategies

Code Hierarchy

└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.4Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip└L89.41Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, stage 1
└L89.41Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, stage 1

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