ICD-10 Code L89.210 – Pressure ulcer of right hip, unstageable (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.210 – Pressure ulcer of right hip, unstageable
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer located on the right hip whose depth cannot be determined because the wound bed is covered by slough or eschar. You use it when staging is not possible from the available documentation.
Clinical signs
Look for a pressure injury over the right hip with full-thickness skin loss obscured by slough, eschar, or other covering tissue. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use L89.210 when the provider documents an unstageable pressure ulcer of the right hip or describes a pressure injury that cannot be staged yet. This is appropriate when the location is clear and the wound cannot be assessed to a stage because the base is not visible.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a staged pressure ulcer, a non-pressure wound, or a pressure ulcer at a different site. If the chart does not confirm the right hip or unstageable status, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the anatomic site and unstageable status exactly as documented; if either is unclear, query the provider.