ICD-10 Code L89.02 – Pressure ulcer of left elbow (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.02 – Pressure ulcer of left elbow
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer located on the left elbow. Use it when documentation shows pressure-related skin and tissue injury at that specific site.
Clinical signs
Findings may include localized skin breakdown, redness, open ulceration, or deeper tissue loss over the left elbow. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use L89.02 when the provider documents a pressure ulcer on the left elbow and does not describe a different location. You should also confirm any documented stage, depth, or severity if required by the record.
If the note only says “pressure injury” without specifying the left elbow, check documentation before assigning this code. Use the most precise code supported by the chart.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for ulcers caused by trauma, infection, or vascular disease. Also avoid it when the pressure ulcer site is different or the documentation is unclear.
Coding tip
Verify the laterality and exact pressure-ulcer site in the provider note before coding.