ICD-10-CM L89.229: Pressure ulcer of left hip, unspecified stage

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L89.229

Pressure ulcer of left hip, unspecified stage

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.229

Inclusion Terms
  • Healing pressure ulcer of left hip NOS
  • Healing pressure ulcer of left hip, unspecified stage

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code L89.229 (Pressure ulcer of left hip)

ICD-10-CM code L89.229 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 L89.229 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L89.229 - Pressure ulcer of left hip, 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 left hip related to unspecified stage.