ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.814
Pressure ulcer of head, stage 4
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.814
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of head, stage 4
- Pressure ulcer with necrosis of soft tissues through to underlying muscle, tendon, or bone, head
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L89.814 (Pressure ulcer of head)
ICD-10-CM code L89.814 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 L89.814 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.814 - Pressure ulcer of head, stage 4. 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 4.