L89.026
Billable codePressure-induced deep tissue damage of left elbow
The ICD-10 code for pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left elbow is L89.026.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- L89.020Pressure ulcer of left elbow, unstageable
- L89.021Pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 1
- L89.022Pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 2
- L89.023Pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 3
- L89.024Pressure ulcer of left elbow, stage 4
- L89.029Pressure ulcer of left elbow, unspecified stage
- L89.026Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left elbow
Associated MS-DRGs
L89.026 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 564Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with MCC
- DRG 565Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with CC
- DRG 566Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses without CC/MCC
- DRG 573Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with MCC
- DRG 574Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with CC
- DRG 575Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis without CC/MCC
- DRG 576Skin Graft Except for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with MCC
- DRG 577Skin Graft Except for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with CC
- DRG 578Skin Graft Except for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis without CC/MCC
- DRG 592Skin Ulcers with MCC
- DRG 593Skin Ulcers with CC
- DRG 594Skin Ulcers without CC/MCC