L89.46
BillablePressure-induced deep tissue damage of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A pressure wound on the lower back, buttocks, or hip area characterized by damage to deep tissue layers beneath intact or blistered skin, indicating severe underlying tissue injury.
Coding Tips
- •This code indicates deep tissue damage without full-thickness skin loss; skin may appear purple or marred
- •Document evidence of deep tissue involvement such as blood-filled blisters or dark discoloration
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.4Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip└L89.46Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip
└L89.46Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip