ICD-10-CM L89.159: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L89.159

Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.159

Inclusion Terms
  • Healing pressure ulcer of sacral region NOS
  • Healing pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code L89.159 (Pressure ulcer of sacral region)

ICD-10-CM code L89.159 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 L89.159 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L89.159 - Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage. 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 unspecified stage.