ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.021
Pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 1
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.021
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 1
- Pressure pre-ulcer skin changes limited to persistent focal edema, left elbow
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L89.021 (Pressure ulcer of left elbow)
ICD-10-CM code L89.021 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 L89.021 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.021 - Pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 1. 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 related to stage 1.