ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.813
Pressure ulcer of head, stage 3
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.813
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of head, stage 3
- Pressure ulcer with full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, head
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L89.813 (Pressure ulcer of head)
ICD-10-CM code L89.813 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 L89.813 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.813 - Pressure ulcer of head, 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 head related to stage 3.