ICD-10 Code L89.892 – Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 2 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.892 – Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 2
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer at a site other than the common sacral, heel, or hip locations, with partial-thickness skin loss. The wound may appear as an open blister or shallow ulcer.
Clinical signs
Look for intact or ruptured blistering, shallow open skin loss, or a red-pink wound bed without exposed fat. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use L89.892 when the record clearly documents a stage 2 pressure ulcer at another specified site and the location is not one of the more common coded areas. You should support the stage and site with provider documentation. If the site is unspecified, check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for stage 1, stage 3, stage 4, or unstageable pressure ulcers. Also avoid it when the wound is not documented as a pressure ulcer or the site is different from the coded description.
Coding tip
Verify both the stage and the exact site in the note before coding, because L89.892 depends on precise documentation.