ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.11
Pressure ulcer of right upper back
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.11
Inclusion Terms
Pressure ulcer of right shoulder blade
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 1
- Pressure pre-ulcer skin changes limited to persistent focal edema, right upper back
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 2
- Pressure ulcer with abrasion, blister, partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis and/or dermis, right upper back
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 3
- Pressure ulcer with full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, right upper back
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of right upper back, stage 4
- Pressure ulcer with necrosis of soft tissues through to underlying muscle, tendon, or bone, right upper back
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of right upper back NOS
- Healing pressure ulcer of right upper back, unspecified stage
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About ICD-10-CM Code L89.11 (Pressure ulcer of right upper back)
ICD-10-CM code L89.11 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 L89.11 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.11 - Pressure ulcer of right upper back. 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 right upper back.