ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.02
Pressure ulcer of left elbow
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.02
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 1
- Pressure pre-ulcer skin changes limited to persistent focal edema, left elbow
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 2
- Pressure ulcer with abrasion, blister, partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis and/or dermis, left elbow
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 3
- Pressure ulcer with full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, left elbow
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 4
- Pressure ulcer with necrosis of soft tissues through to underlying muscle, tendon, or bone, left elbow
Inclusion Terms
Healing pressure ulcer of left elbow NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L89.02 (Pressure ulcer of left elbow)
ICD-10-CM code L89.02 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L89.02 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.02 - Pressure ulcer of left elbow. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Pressure ulcer of left elbow.