L89.12
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Pressure ulcer of left upper back
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
Also Known As
Pressure ulcer of left shoulder blade
✅ No additional coding notes for L89.12
Child Codes (7)
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
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CodeL89.12
BillableNo — Header code
ParentL89.1
CategoryDiseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes7
Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)