ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.143
Pressure ulcer of left lower back, stage 3
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.143
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of left lower back, stage 3
- Pressure ulcer with full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, left lower back
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L89.143 (Pressure ulcer of left lower back)
ICD-10-CM code L89.143 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 L89.143 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.143 - Pressure ulcer of left lower back, stage 3. 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 lower back related to stage 3.