ICD-10 Code L89.024 – Pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 4 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.024 – Pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 4
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer on the left elbow with full-thickness skin and tissue loss. Stage 4 means the wound extends to deeper structures, such as muscle, tendon, or bone.
Clinical signs
Look for a documented pressure injury over the left elbow with visible deep tissue destruction. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for exposed or palpable deeper structures and the assigned stage.
When to use this code
Use L89.024 when the provider documents a stage 4 pressure ulcer specifically at the left elbow. This supports coding when the site and stage are both confirmed in the record. If the note only says “pressure injury” or the stage is unclear, check documentation before assigning the code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for pressure ulcers at another site, a different stage, or an unstageable wound. Do not use it when the record does not clearly identify the left elbow and stage 4.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and stage in the provider note before coding, because missing either detail can lead to an incorrect pressure ulcer code.