ICD-10 Code L89.222 – Pressure ulcer of left hip, stage 2 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.222 – Pressure ulcer of left hip, stage 2
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer on the left hip with partial-thickness skin loss. The wound may appear as an open blister or shallow ulcer and does not extend through the full thickness of skin.
Clinical signs
Look for localized damage over the left hip, often with a shallow, open wound or blister and a red-pink wound bed. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use L89.222 when the record clearly states a stage 2 pressure ulcer of the left hip. You should also confirm laterality and stage in the provider’s documentation. If the site or stage is not documented, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unstageable ulcers, deep tissue pressure injury, or ulcers at another body site. Do not assign it when the documentation does not support stage 2.
Coding tip
Verify both the left-sided location and stage 2 wording in the chart before assigning the code.