ICD-10 Code L89.220 – Pressure ulcer of left hip, unstageable (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.220 – Pressure ulcer of left hip, unstageable
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer on the left hip whose depth cannot be determined because the wound bed is covered by slough, eschar, or other obscuring tissue. Use it when staging is not possible from the available documentation.
Clinical signs
The ulcer is located over the left hip and shows tissue loss consistent with pressure injury. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for whether the base is obscured by necrotic tissue or slough.
When to use this code
Use L89.220 when the provider documents an unstageable pressure ulcer specifically on the left hip. This applies when the stage cannot be assigned because the wound base is not visible. If later documentation reveals the stage, you should code the more specific pressure ulcer stage instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a pressure injury at another body site or for a stageable pressure ulcer. Do not use it if documentation only says “wound” or “ulcer” without confirming a pressure ulcer.
Coding tip
Verify both the anatomic site and the term “unstageable” before assigning L89.220.