L89
⚠ Non-billable
Pressure ulcer
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Code
L89
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Includes
- bed sore
- decubitus ulcer
- plaster ulcer
- pressure area
- pressure sore
Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
- decubitus (trophic) ulcer of cervix (uteri) (N86)
- diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622)
- non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin (L97.-)
- skin infections (L00-L08)
- varicose ulcer (I83.0, I83.2)
Code first
- any associated gangrene (I96)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L89?
ICD-10-CM code L89 represents Pressure ulcer. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is L89 billable?
No. L89 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is L89 in?
L89 belongs to the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (L00–L99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the L89 category
L89.0
Pressure ulcer of elbow
Non-billable
L89.1
Pressure ulcer of back
Non-billable
L89.00
Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow
Non-billable
L89.01
Pressure ulcer of right elbow
Non-billable
L89.02
Pressure ulcer of left elbow
Non-billable
L89.10
Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back
Non-billable
L89.11
Pressure ulcer of right upper back
Non-billable
L89.12
Pressure ulcer of left upper back
Non-billable
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