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L89.121 – Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 1

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Coding Notes

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Applicable To

Healing pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 1
Pressure pre-ulcer skin changes limited to persistent focal edema, left upper back

GEM Conversion to ICD-9 CM

Fs: 10111 – Pressure ulcer, upper back
Fs: 10112 – Pressure ulcer, stage I

MDC / MS-DRG Reference

SKIN GRAFT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITH MCC
SKIN GRAFT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITH CC
SKIN GRAFT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITHOUT CC/MCC
SKIN GRAFT EXCEPT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITH MCC
SKIN GRAFT EXCEPT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITH CC
SKIN GRAFT EXCEPT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITHOUT CC/MCC
SKIN ULCERS WITH MCC
SKIN ULCERS WITH CC
SKIN ULCERS WITHOUT CC/MCC

Sibling Codes

Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unstageable
Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 2
Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 3
Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 4
Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left upper back
Pressure ulcer of left upper back, unspecified stage

Parent Sibling Codes

Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back
Pressure ulcer of right upper back
Pressure ulcer of left upper back
Pressure ulcer of right lower back
Pressure ulcer of left lower back
Pressure ulcer of sacral region

Codes with Same Suffix

Malignant melanoma of left upper eyelid, including canthus
Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified eyelid, including canthus
Merkel cell carcinoma of left upper eyelid, including canthus
Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right male breast
Melanoma in situ of left upper eyelid, including canthus
Carcinoma in situ of skin of left upper eyelid, including canthus
Melanocytic nevi of left upper eyelid, including canthus
Other benign neoplasm of skin of left upper eyelid, including canthus
Propionic acidemia
Alcohol abuse with intoxication delirium
Opioid abuse with intoxication delirium
Cannabis abuse with intoxication delirium
Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic abuse with intoxication delirium
Cocaine abuse with intoxication with delirium
Other stimulant abuse with intoxication delirium
Hallucinogen abuse with intoxication with delirium
Inhalant abuse with intoxication delirium
Other psychoactive substance abuse with intoxication delirium
Discoid lupus erythematosus of right upper eyelid
Mechanical ectropion of right upper eyelid
Dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland
Orbital myositis, right orbit
Conjunctival concretions, right eye
Nodular episcleritis, right eye
Filamentary keratitis, right eye
Partially resolved traumatic cataract, right eye
Anterior dislocation of lens, right eye
Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral right eye
Diffuse secondary atrophy of choroid, right eye
Parasitic cyst of retina, right eye
Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, right eye
Low-tension glaucoma, right eye
Parasitic endophthalmitis, unspecified, right eye
Monocular exotropia with A pattern, right eye
Transient visual loss, right eye
Low vision right eye category 1, blindness left eye
Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of right eye and adnexa complicating other procedure
Hematoma of pinna, right ear
Intrinsic cartilagenous obstruction of Eustachian tube, right ear
Granulation of postmastoidectomy cavity, right ear
Dysphasia following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
Postprocedural cardiac arrest following other surgery
Complete loss of teeth due to periodontal diseases, class I
Acute lymphangitis of right axilla
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left thigh limited to breakdown of skin
Pneumococcal arthritis, right elbow
Postdysenteric arthropathy, right elbow
Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right elbow
Lead-induced gout, right elbow
Familial chondrocalcinosis, right elbow
Kaschin-Beck disease, right elbow
Monoarthritis, not elsewhere classified, right elbow
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right elbow
Lead-induced chronic gout, right elbow
Varus deformity, not elsewhere classified, right elbow
Other articular cartilage disorders, right elbow
Fistula, right elbow
Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with radiculopathy
Interstitial myositis, right upper arm
Myositis ossificans progressiva, right upper arm
Other rupture of muscle (nontraumatic), right upper arm
Other infective (teno)synovitis, right elbow
Rupture of synovium, right elbow
Other infective bursitis, right elbow
Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Skeletal fluorosis, right upper arm
Other acute osteomyelitis, right humerus
Osteonecrosis due to drugs, right humerus
Complete physeal arrest, right proximal humerus
Oligospermia due to drug therapy
Cardiac failure due to anesthesia during pregnancy, first trimester
Triplet pregnancy with two or more monoamniotic fetuses, first trimester
Chorioamnionitis, first trimester
Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord, first trimester
Longitudinal vaginal septum, obstructing, right side
Abnormal vestibular function study
Laceration with foreign body of right eyelid and periocular area
Fracture of orbital roof, right side
Partial traumatic amputation of right ear
Other nondisplaced dens fracture
Dislocation of C1/C2 cervical vertebrae
Central cord syndrome at C1 level of cervical spinal cord
Major laceration of right vertebral artery
Blister (nonthermal) of breast, right breast
Laceration with foreign body of right front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
Dislocation of T2/T3 thoracic vertebra
Major laceration of right innominate or subclavian artery
Laceration of abdominal wall with foreign body, left upper quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity
Minimally displaced Zone II fracture of sacrum
Dislocation of L2/L3 lumbar vertebra
Incomplete lesion of L1 level of lumbar spinal cord
Laceration with foreign body of right upper arm
Displaced fracture of acromial process, right shoulder
Dislocation of right acromioclavicular joint, 100%-200% displacement
Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of long head of biceps, right arm
Partial traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbow
Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right arm
Displaced fracture of head of right radius
Posterior subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint
Laceration of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right index finger at forearm level
Partial traumatic amputation at level between elbow and wrist, right arm
Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of radius, right arm
Contusion of right index finger with damage to nail
Laceration with foreign body of right thumb with damage to nail
Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], right wrist
Subluxation of interphalangeal joint of right thumb
Laceration of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of left index finger at wrist and hand level
Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left index finger
Laceration with foreign body, right thigh
Displaced fracture of lesser trochanter of right femur
Ischiocapsular ligament sprain of right hip
Major laceration of femoral vein at hip and thigh level, right leg
Laceration of right quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon
Partial traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee
Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of right femur
Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of right tibia
Posterior subluxation of proximal end of tibia, right knee
Other specified injury of unspecified tibial artery, right leg
Laceration of other muscle(s) and tendon(s) of posterior muscle group at lower leg level, right leg
Partial traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle, right lower leg
Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of right tibia
Contusion of right lesser toe(s) without damage to nail
Laceration with foreign body of right great toe without damage to nail
Displaced fracture of body of right talus
Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of right great toe
Laceration of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, right foot
Crushing injury of right lesser toe(s)
Partial traumatic amputation of right great toe
Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of right metatarsal
Burn of first degree of right elbow
Burn of first degree of single right finger (nail) except thumb
Burn of first degree of right knee
Burn of first degree of right foot
Toxic effect of venom of other venomous lizard, accidental (unintentional)
Asphyxiation due to plastic bag, accidental
Displacement of cardiac pulse generator (battery)
Displacement of implanted urinary sphincter
Displacement of internal fixation device of left humerus
Displacement of implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve electrode (lead)
Fall from non-in-line roller-skates
Fall into natural body of water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion
Legal intervention involving injury by explosive shell, law enforcement official injured
War operations involving destruction of aircraft due to collision with other aircraft, civilian
Military operations involving destruction of aircraft due to collision with other aircraft, civilian
Bathroom in nursing home as the place of occurrence of the external cause
Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of partial artificial right leg
Contact with and (suspected) exposure to harmful algae and algae toxins
Acquired absence of right wrist

View in Tabular

Code Title
L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
L80-L99 Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)
L89 Pressure ulcer
L89.1 Pressure ulcer of back
L89.12 Pressure ulcer of left upper back
L89.121 Pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 1
Applicable to
Healing pressure ulcer of left upper back, stage 1
Pressure pre-ulcer skin changes limited to persistent focal edema, left upper back