Is L89.81 a billable code?
No. L89.81 is a header code that groups 7 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
L89.81: Pressure ulcer of head
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
L89.81 groups related diagnoses under pressure ulcer of head. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under L89.81
- L89.810Pressure ulcer of head, unstageable
- L89.811Pressure ulcer of head, stage 1
- L89.812Pressure ulcer of head, stage 2
- L89.813Pressure ulcer of head, stage 3
- L89.814Pressure ulcer of head, stage 4
- L89.816Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of head
- L89.819Pressure ulcer of head, unspecified stage
Other codes in L89.8 Pressure ulcer of other site
L89.81 questions
What does L89.81 mean?
L89.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pressure ulcer of head. 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.