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ICD-10 Code L89.219: Pressure ulcer of right hip, unspecified stage
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents pressure ulcer of right hip, unspecified stage in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
block
L80-L99Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
category
L89Pressure ulcer
category
L89.2Pressure ulcer of hip
category
L89.21Pressure ulcer of right hip
currentL89.21
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of right hip NOS
- Healing pressure ulcer of right hip, unspecified stage
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
Dermatologist
Related codes
Sibling codes
L89.210Pressure ulcer of right hip, unstageablebillableL89.211Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 1billableL89.212Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 2billableL89.213Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 3billableL89.214Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 4billableL89.216Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right hipbillable
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Pressure ulcer of right hip, unspecified stagePressure ulcer of right hip
Frequently asked questions
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