L89.101
✓ BillablePressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 1
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
Also Known As
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • decubitus (trophic) ulcer of cervix (uteri) (N86)
- • diabetic ulcers (E08.621, E08.622, E09.621, E09.622, E10.621, E10.622, E11.621, E11.622, E13.621, E13.622)
- • non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin (L97.-)
- • skin infections (L00-L08)
- • varicose ulcer (I83.0, I83.2)
📋 Code Instructions
inherited- • Code first: any associated gangrene (I96)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code L89.101 represents pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 1. This code falls under the Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code L89.101?
ICD-10-CM code L89.101 is "Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back, stage 1". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
Is L89.101 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, L89.101 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Can L89.101 be coded with other codes?
L89.101 has 5 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in L89.10
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)