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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Coccyx Wound

ICD-10 Coding for Coccyx Wound

L89.153
L89.156

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for coccyx wound includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Coccygeal Pressure Ulcer
Tailbone Wound
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Coccyx Wound

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Coccyx Wound

Use ICD-10 code L89.153 for pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3

Billable Code
L89.153
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Full-thickness skin loss with subcutaneous fat visible

Applicable To

  • • Stage 3 pressure ulcer with full-thickness skin loss

Important Notes

  • • Ensure accurate staging and anatomical specificity in documentation.

Pressure ulcer of sacral region, suspected deep tissue injury

Billable Code
L89.156
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of purple or maroon localized area of discolored intact skin

Applicable To

  • • Suspected deep tissue injury with intact skin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports suspected deep tissue injury.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.5

Pseudomonas infection

Use if the ulcer is infected with Pseudomonas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a coccyx wound?

The ICD-10 code for a stage 3 coccyx wound is L89.153, indicating a pressure ulcer of the sacral region with full-thickness skin loss.

How do you document a coccygeal pressure ulcer?

Document the ulcer's stage, anatomical location as 'coccyx', tissue type, and any infection. Accurate documentation supports proper coding and treatment.

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