ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.303
Pressure ulcer of unspecified buttock, stage 3
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.303
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified buttock, stage 3
- Pressure ulcer with full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, unspecified buttock
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L89.303 (Pressure ulcer of unspecified buttock)
ICD-10-CM code L89.303 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 L89.303 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.303 - Pressure ulcer of unspecified buttock, 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 buttock related to stage 3.