ICD-10-CM diagnosis guide
L89.153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
A site-and-stage-specific pressure-ulcer diagnosis used in wound-care and support-surface research.
Educational relationship only. Site, stage, treatment plan, product type, quantity, and support-surface criteria are separate claim facts. Verify each against current policy.
Documentation questions to research
- Exact ulcer site and stage
- Measurements and current treatment
- Turning, nutrition, moisture, and pressure-relief plan
- Support-surface or dressing criteria
Candidate HCPCS research
These links are possible workflow relationships, not a coding recommendation or coverage finding.
Open claim research workbenchCode-set status and official sources
Reviewed 2026-07-16 against the listed CMS resources for the April 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026 code-file window. Always verify additions, deletions, revisions, sequencing, and encounter-specific guidance.