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L89.81

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Pressure ulcer of head

Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)

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Also Known As

Pressure ulcer of face
✅ No additional coding notes for L89.81

Child Codes (7)

L89.810Pressure ulcer of head, unstageableL89.811Pressure ulcer of head, stage 1L89.812Pressure ulcer of head, stage 2L89.813Pressure ulcer of head, stage 3L89.814Pressure ulcer of head, stage 4L89.816Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of headL89.819Pressure ulcer of head, unspecified stage

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Code Information

CodeL89.81
BillableNo — Header code
ParentL89.8
CategoryDiseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes7

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Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)