L89

Non-billable

Pressure ulcer

L89 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pressure ulcer. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L89.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
L00-L99
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Includes

  • bed sore
  • decubitus ulcer
  • plaster ulcer
  • pressure area
  • pressure sore

Excludes2 — not included here

Code first

  • any associated gangrene (I96)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L89?
L89 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pressure ulcer". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L89 a billable code?
No — L89 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L89.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L89?
L89 has 9 more specific child codes, including L89.0, L89.1, L89.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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