All ICD10 Codes

L89.12

Non-Billable
ChapterL00–L99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Pressure ulcer of left upper back

Use a more specific code (7 billable)
L89.120Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unstageableL89.121Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 1L89.122Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 2L89.123Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 3L89.124Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 4L89.126Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left upper backL89.129Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unspecified stage
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Pressure ulcer of left shoulder blade
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
L80-L99Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)
L89Pressure ulcer
L89.1Pressure ulcer of back
L89.12Pressure ulcer of left upper backNot billable
L89.120Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unstageableBillable
L89.121Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 1Billable
L89.122Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 2Billable
L89.123Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 3Billable
L89.124Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 4Billable
L89.126Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left upper backBillable
L89.129Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unspecified stageBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to L89.12:

categoryL89
Pressure ulcer
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chapterCH12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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