ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.223
Pressure ulcer of left hip, stage 3
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.223
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of left hip, stage 3
- Pressure ulcer with full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, left hip
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L89.223 (Pressure ulcer of left hip)
ICD-10-CM code L89.223 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 L89.223 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.223 - Pressure ulcer of left 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 left hip related to stage 3.