ICD-10 Code L89.8 – Pressure ulcer of other site (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.8 – Pressure ulcer of other site
What it is
L89.8 identifies a pressure ulcer located at a site other than the common sacral, heel, ankle, or hip locations. Use it when the record clearly states a pressure injury in another body area.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include localized skin or tissue damage over a pressure point, often with redness, breakdown, blistering, or an open wound. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact site and stage.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a pressure ulcer at an “other” site and does not specify a more exact anatomic location. It may apply to uncommon pressure areas such as the ear, elbow, or occiput if documented that way. Code the stage separately when required by the record.
Do not use for
Do not use it for pressure ulcers at sacrum, heel, ankle, hip, or any site with a more specific code. Do not use it for non-pressure wounds, moisture-associated skin damage, or unstageable ulcers unless documentation supports that diagnosis.
Coding tip
Check the wound location wording carefully; if the site is named specifically, choose the more precise code instead of L89.8.