ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.203
Pressure ulcer of unspecified hip, stage 3
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.203
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified hip, stage 3
- Pressure ulcer with full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, unspecified hip
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L89.203 (Pressure ulcer of unspecified hip)
ICD-10-CM code L89.203 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 L89.203 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.203 - Pressure ulcer of unspecified hip, 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 unspecified hip related to stage 3.