What is ICD-10 code L89.892?

L89.892 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 2. A stage 2 pressure ulcer on a body site other than the common pressure areas, involving partial-thickness skin loss with a shallow open wound or blister. L89.892 is a billable code, meaning it can be reported on a claim as a primary or secondary diagnosis when supported by documentation. L89.892 is part of the FY2026 ICD-10-CM code set published by the CMS National Center for Health Statistics and used on Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial claims in the United States.

Yes. L89.892 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can be reported on professional and institutional claims as a primary or secondary diagnosis when the provider documentation supports the specific condition described. Billable codes in ICD-10-CM are coded to the highest level of specificity available for the documented diagnosis. L89.892 is current for fiscal year 2026 and remains in the active CMS ICD-10-CM code set published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

What is the V28 vs V24 difference for L89.892?

CMS phased in the V28 risk adjustment model over payment years 2024 (33%), 2025 (67%), and 2026 (100%), replacing V24. V28 consolidates HCC categories, removes some lower-acuity conditions, and recalibrates RAF weights across the entire model. For L89.892, V28 maps to Pressure Ulcer of Skin with Partial Thickness Skin Loss at RAF 0.000 while V24 mapped to Pressure Ulcer of Skin with Partial Thickness Skin Loss at RAF 0.000. Both models can still appear in legacy data and in payer-specific lookback periods.

What should coders know when reporting L89.892?

Stage 2 ulcers involve the epidermis and dermis but do not extend to deeper tissues; document the presence of blistering or shallow ulceration Note the anatomical site and any signs of infection or drainage to guide treatment decisions Because L89.892 maps to a payment HCC, the documentation must also satisfy MEAT criteria (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) for the encounter to count toward the patient's risk adjustment score.

L89.892 ICD-10 Code: Pressure ulcer of other site

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Code lookupL89.892Effective periodFY2026 Apr Update (Apr 1-Sep 30)

FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99) / Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)

L89.892

Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidance

Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 2

A stage 2 pressure ulcer on a body site other than the common pressure areas, involving partial-thickness skin loss with a shallow open wound or blister.

Buddy Insight

A stage 2 pressure ulcer of the other site involves partial thickness skin loss with exposed dermis, presenting as a shallow open ulcer or intact/ruptured blister.

CMS-HCC V28

Mapped

HCC 382

Pressure Ulcer of Skin with P...

RAF 0.0

CMS-HCC V24

Mapped

HCC 159

Pressure Ulcer of Skin with P...

RAF 0.0

ACA/HHS

Not risk-adjusted for this model/period.

RAF 0

ESRD/PACE

Mapped

HCC 159

Pressure Ulcer of Skin with P...

RAF 0.0

RXHCC

Not risk-adjusted for this model/period.

RAF 0

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Code Book Path

Official

L89.8Pressure ulcer of other site

L89.89Pressure ulcer of other site

L89.892Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 2

Inclusion Terms

Official

Healing pressure ulcer of other site, stage 2
Pressure ulcer with abrasion, blister, partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis and/or dermis, other site

Excludes 2

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for L89.892 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

Official

L89.890Pressure ulcer of other site, unstageable

L89.891Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 1

L89.893Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 3

L89.894Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 4

L89.896Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of other site

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for L89.892 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for L89.892 in this effective period.

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for L89.892 in this effective period.

Use Additional

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for L89.892 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for L89.892 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance

Exact anatomical location of the pressure ulcer

Explicit staging as stage 2 by the provider

Description of wound appearance (shallow crater, intact or ruptured serum-filled blister)

Wound dimensions (length x width in centimeters)

MEAT Support

HCC Buddy guidance

Exact anatomical location of the pressure ulcer

Explicit staging as stage 2 by the provider

Description of wound appearance (shallow crater, intact or ruptured serum-filled blister)

Wound dimensions (length x width in centimeters)

Audit Caution

HCC Buddy guidance

Do not confuse moisture-associated skin damage (incontinence dermatitis) with a stage 2 pressure ulcer — different etiology and different codes

A skin tear is NOT a stage 2 pressure ulcer; pressure ulcers require sustained pressure as the cause

Stage 2 does NOT include partial thickness loss with slough — presence of slough indicates at least stage 3

If the wound was previously a higher stage, it should NOT be reverse-staged; use the highest documented stage or 'healing stage X'

Common Mistakes

HCC Buddy guidance

L89.893 — Stage 3 pressure ulcer of other site involves full thickness skin loss

L89.890 — Unstageable pressure ulcer of other site means wound bed cannot be visualized

L89.812 — Stage 2 pressure ulcer of head; differentiate head vs. other anatomical sites

L89.92 — Unspecified site stage 2; use 'other site' when location is known but not listed

Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.

Is L89.892 an HCC code?

Yes. L89.892 maps to Pressure Ulcer of Skin with Partial Thickness Skin Loss under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model (and Pressure Ulcer of Skin with Partial Thickness Skin Loss under V24).

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 382, Pressure Ulcer of Skin with Partial Thickness Skin Loss

0.000

V24HCC 159, Pressure Ulcer of Skin with Partial Thickness Skin Loss

0.000

ESRDHCC 159, Pressure Ulcer of Skin with Partial Thickness Skin Loss

0.000

RAF weights shown are the community, non-dual, aged base weights from the CMS risk adjustment model file. Actual per-patient RAF contribution depends on member segment, interactions, and the model year used by the payer. V28 is the CMS-HCC model phased in over payment years 2024–2026; V24 remains in use during the transition and for historical data.

MEAT Criteria for L89.892

For L89.892to count as a valid HCC diagnosis in a given encounter, the provider's documentation must show MEAT: Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat. A diagnosis from a prior year does not carry forward automatically, it has to be re-documented and supported each calendar year.

MMonitor: signs, symptoms, disease progression, or lab trending documented in the note
EEvaluate: test results, medication response, or physical findings reviewed by the provider
AAssess: explicit mention in the assessment or plan with acknowledgment of status
TTreat: medication, referral, procedure, therapy, or counseling tied to the diagnosis

Only one of M/E/A/T is required to support the code, but the documentation must be specific enough to show that the provider actually addressed L89.892 during that encounter, not just copy-forwarded from a problem list.

What This Code Means

L89.892 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pressure ulcer of other site, stage 2. A stage 2 pressure ulcer on a body site other than the common pressure areas, involving partial-thickness skin loss with a shallow open wound or blister. L89.892 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (l00-l99), within the section covering other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (l80-l99).

Under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, L89.892 maps to Pressure Ulcer of Skin with Partial Thickness Skin Loss (HCC 382) with a community, non-dual, aged base RAF weight of 0.000. The V24 model used during the PY2024–PY2025 transition mapped L89.892 the same way and at the same RAF weight. V28 is the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model that reached 100% phase-in for payment year 2026, replacing V24 which was used during the PY2024–PY2025 transition.

Stage 2 ulcers involve the epidermis and dermis but do not extend to deeper tissues; document the presence of blistering or shallow ulceration. Because L89.892 maps to a payment HCC, the provider's documentation must satisfy MEAT criteria (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) for the encounter to count toward the patient's Medicare Advantage risk adjustment score. When documentation is ambiguous, coders should issue a provider query rather than assume the highest-specificity variant.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for L89.892 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

•Stage 2 ulcers involve the epidermis and dermis but do not extend to deeper tissues; document the presence of blistering or shallow ulceration
•Note the anatomical site and any signs of infection or drainage to guide treatment decisions

Clinical Significance

A stage 2 pressure ulcer of the other site involves partial thickness skin loss with exposed dermis, presenting as a shallow open ulcer or intact/ruptured blister. While less severe than deeper stages, it signals impaired skin integrity requiring vigilant monitoring to prevent progression. Stage 2 pressure ulcers map to lower-tier HCC categories and typically do not carry significant RAF weight, but accurate capture is essential for tracking wound progression.

Documentation Requirements

✓Exact anatomical location of the pressure ulcer
✓Explicit staging as stage 2 by the provider
✓Description of wound appearance (shallow crater, intact or ruptured serum-filled blister)
✓Wound dimensions (length x width in centimeters)
✓Absence of slough or eschar in the wound bed (presence suggests deeper staging)
✓Current treatment plan and wound care interventions
✓Risk factors for pressure injury (immobility, incontinence, nutritional status)
✓Reassessment frequency and healing trajectory documentation

Commonly Confused Codes

•L89.893: Stage 3 pressure ulcer of other site involves full thickness skin loss
•L89.890: Unstageable pressure ulcer of other site means wound bed cannot be visualized
•L89.812: Stage 2 pressure ulcer of head; differentiate head vs. other anatomical sites
•L89.92: Unspecified site stage 2; use 'other site' when location is known but not listed