ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.153
Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.153
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
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L89.153 (Pressure ulcer of sacral region)
ICD-10-CM code L89.153 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 L89.153 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.153 - Pressure ulcer of sacral region, 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 sacral region related to stage 3.