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L89 Pressure ulcer

Part of Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue , block Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99) .

Official Notes

Includes

bed sore

Includes

decubitus ulcer

Includes

plaster ulcer

Includes

pressure area

Includes

pressure sore

Code First

any associated gangrene ( I96 )

Excludes2

decubitus (trophic) ulcer of cervix (uteri) ( N86 )

Excludes2

non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin ( L97 .-)

Excludes2

skin infections (L00-L08)

Excludes2

varicose ulcer ( I83.0 , I83.2 )

Child Codes

Referenced By

Official notes on these codes cite L89.

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