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ICD-10 Code L89.319: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, 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 buttock, 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
L89.3Pressure ulcer of buttock
category
L89.31Pressure ulcer of right buttock
currentL89.31
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of right buttock NOS
- Healing pressure ulcer of right buttock, 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
L89.310Pressure ulcer of right buttock, unstageablecodeL89.311Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 1codeL89.312Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 2codeL89.313Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 3codeL89.314Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4codeL89.316Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right buttockcode
Sibling codes
L89.310Pressure ulcer of right buttock, unstageablebillableL89.311Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 1billableL89.312Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 2billableL89.313Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 3billableL89.314Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4billableL89.316Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right buttockbillable
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Pressure ulcer of right buttock, unspecified stagePressure ulcer of right buttock
Frequently asked questions
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