Sacral Wound ICD-10-CM Codes
Explore this short guide to ICD-10 codes for sacral wounds and their billability, synonyms, and clinical descriptions.
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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.
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
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Commonly asked questions
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.
Yes, sacral wound diagnosis codes are billable.
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.
