Question 1

Is L89 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L89 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L89 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L89 represents Pressure ulcer. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code L89 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code L89 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L89?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L89 is section:L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from L89?

Accepted Answer

Code L89 has Type 2 Excludes including: 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.-) and 2 more conditions. These conditions are not included in L89 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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Code First1Sequence another code first

Excludes215Not included here

Includes5Included conditions

Is L89 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code L89 mean?

When was ICD-10 code L89 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L89?

What conditions should be coded separately from L89?