Pressure ulcer L89

The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Pressure ulcer" is "L89". L89 is NOT a 'valid' or 'billable' ICD10 code. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.

  • L89 should not be used for reimbursement purposes. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.
  • The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM L89 became effective on October 1, 2018.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L89 - other international versions of ICD-10 L89 may differ.
Code First:
  • any associated gangrene (I96)
Type 2 Excludes: Includes:
  • bed sore
  • decubitus ulcer
  • plaster ulcer
  • pressure area
  • pressure sore

Codes: = Billable

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.