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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer

ICD-10 Coding for Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer

L89.624

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for stage 4 pressure ulcer includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Decubitus Ulcer Stage 4
Bed Sore Stage 4
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer

Use ICD-10 code L89.624 for pressure ulcer of left heel, stage 4, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pressure ulcer of left heel, stage 4

Billable Code
L89.624
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of exposed bone, tendon, or muscle
documentation:
  • • Detailed wound assessment including size and depth

Applicable To

  • • Full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the stage and anatomical site clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M86.672

Osteomyelitis of sacrum

Use when osteomyelitis is present in conjunction with a stage 4 ulcer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a stage 4 pressure ulcer?

The ICD-10 code for a stage 4 pressure ulcer on the left heel is L89.624, indicating full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle.

How do you document a stage 4 pressure ulcer?

Document a stage 4 pressure ulcer by noting the location, size, and depth of the ulcer, as well as any exposed bone, tendon, or muscle.

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