L89.146
Billable codePressure-induced deep tissue damage of left lower back
The ICD-10 code for pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left lower back is L89.146.
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
- L89.140Pressure ulcer of left lower back, unstageable
- L89.141Pressure ulcer of left lower back, stage 1
- L89.142Pressure ulcer of left lower back, stage 2
- L89.143Pressure ulcer of left lower back, stage 3
- L89.144Pressure ulcer of left lower back, stage 4
- L89.149Pressure ulcer of left lower back, unspecified stage
- L89.146Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left lower back
Associated MS-DRGs
L89.146 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