ICD-10 Code L89.893 – Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 3 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.893 – Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 3
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer at a site other than the common sacrum, heel, or hip, with full-thickness skin loss into the subcutaneous tissue. It does not indicate exposed muscle, tendon, or bone.
Clinical signs
Look for a deep open ulcer with visible subcutaneous fat, often with undermining or tunneling. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, and confirm the wound is staged as stage 3.
When to use this code
Use L89.893 when the provider documents a stage 3 pressure ulcer on another anatomic site and does not specify a more exact location within the category. Code it when the record clearly supports pressure-related skin breakdown, not a traumatic or surgical wound.
If the note only says “pressure injury” or “wound” without staging, check documentation before assigning this code. Confirm the site and stage are both documented.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for stage 1, stage 2, unstageable, or deep tissue pressure injuries. Do not use it when the ulcer is on a site with a more specific ICD-10 option.
Coding tip
Match the provider’s documented stage and site exactly; if either is unclear, query before coding.