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L89.81

Non-billable

Pressure ulcer of head

L89.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pressure ulcer of head. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L89.810 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
L00-L99
Parent
L89.8
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Includes

  • •Pressure ulcer of face

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L89.81?
L89.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pressure ulcer of head". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L89.81 a billable code?
No — L89.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L89.810) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L89.81?
L89.81 has 7 more specific child codes, including L89.810, L89.811, L89.812.

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

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