Sacral Wound ICD-10-CM Codes

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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Sacral Wound? Which Sacral Wound ICD codes are Billable Clinical Information Synonyms Include FAQS

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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Sacral Wound?

Currently, physicians may use the list of ICD Codes used for sacral wounds or sores in the sacral region:

L89.150: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unstageable
L89.151: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 1
L89.152: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2
L89.153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
L89.154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
L89.156: Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of sacral region

However, it is essential to note that there is a difference between a wound and an ulcer. So, you should do further examination and double-check by checking other ICD-10 codes.

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Which Sacral Wound ICD codes are Billable:

Yes, L89.150: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unstageable, is billable.
Yes, L89.151: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 1, is billable.
Yes, L89.152: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2, is billable.
Yes, L89.153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3, is billable.
Yes, L89.154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4, is billable.
Yes, L89.156: Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of the sacral region is billable.

Clinical Information

Sacral wounds, also known as sacral ulcers, are skin injuries in the body's sacral region - near the lower back and spine. It’s considered a pressure sore, known better as a bed sore.
Patients who have low mobility, have excessive moisture in the sacral area, have the area exposed to friction often, or have poor diet, are at risk of developing sacral wounds.
There are four stages of sacral wounds, each showing a worsening severity, and treatment depends on what stage the wound is at. Treatment includes cleaning and scheduled rotation or movement if the wound is at Stage 1 or 2. However, if the wound is at stage 3, surgery is highly recommended to treat the wound.

Synonyms Include:

Sacral wounds
Pressure injury of deep tissue on sacral region on back
Pressure injury on sacral region on back
Pressure injury on coccygeal region on back
Injury of coccyx

Frequently asked questions

When to use a Sacral Wound ICD code?

You can use a sacral wound ICD code once you’ve ensured with tests and examination the patient has a sacral wound and determined at what stage it is at.

Are Sacral Wound diagnosis codes billable?

Yes, sacral wound diagnosis codes are billable.

What are the common treatments for Sacral Wound?

Common treatments for stage 1 or 2 sacral wounds are cleaning and a constant schedule or movement or rotation. For stage 3 sacral wounds, treatment is usually surgery.