ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.15
Pressure ulcer of sacral region
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.15
Inclusion Terms
- Pressure ulcer of coccyx
- Pressure ulcer of tailbone
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 1
- Pressure pre-ulcer skin changes limited to persistent focal edema, sacral region
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2
- Pressure ulcer with abrasion, blister, partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis and/or dermis, sacral region
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
- Pressure ulcer with full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, sacral region
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- Pressure ulcer with necrosis of soft tissues through to underlying muscle, tendon, or bone, sacral region
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of sacral region NOS
- Healing pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage
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About ICD-10-CM Code L89.15 (Pressure ulcer of sacral region)
ICD-10-CM code L89.15 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 L89.15 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.15 - Pressure ulcer of sacral region. 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 sacral region.