Is L89.46 a billable code?
Yes. L89.46 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
L89.46: Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
L89.46 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pressure-induced deep tissue damage of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in L89.4 Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip
- L89.40Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unspecified stage
- L89.41Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, stage 1
- L89.42Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, stage 2
- L89.43Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, stage 3
- L89.44Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, stage 4
- L89.45Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip, unstageable
L89.46 questions
What does L89.46 mean?
L89.46 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip. It is in chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.