ICD-10 Code L89.89 – Pressure ulcer of other site (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.89 – Pressure ulcer of other site
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer located at a site other than the common anatomic locations listed in more specific codes. Use it when the record clearly documents a pressure injury, but the site does not match a more specific L89 category.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include localized skin or tissue damage from prolonged pressure, with redness, open ulceration, or deeper tissue loss. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact stage and site.
When to use this code
Use L89.89 when the clinician documents a pressure ulcer and names an “other site” or an unusual location not captured by a more specific pressure-ulcer code. It is appropriate when staging is documented and the anatomic site cannot be coded more precisely. If the site is unclear, check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for non-pressure skin ulcers, abrasions, or wounds from trauma, surgery, or infection. If the ulcer site is a more specific pressure-ulcer location, code that site instead.
Coding tip
Always code the documented stage and the most specific site available; use L89.89 only when the location truly falls under “other site.”