ICD-10 Code L89.019 – Pressure ulcer of right elbow, unspecified stage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.019 – Pressure ulcer of right elbow, unspecified stage
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer located on the right elbow when the stage is not documented. Use it for a pressure-related skin injury over that bony prominence, not for general skin irritation or trauma.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include localized skin breakdown, discoloration, or an open sore over the right elbow. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, especially if the record does not specify ulcer stage.
When to use this code
Use L89.019 when the provider documents a pressure ulcer of the right elbow but does not name a stage. It also fits when the chart confirms the site and pressure-related cause, yet staging is missing or unclear. Check documentation if another ulcer type is described.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for ulcers at other body sites, or for wounds caused by friction, trauma, or surgery. If the record specifies a different stage, code that stage instead.
Coding tip
Confirm laterality, pressure-ulcer site, and whether staging is documented before assigning this code.