A55 year-old has developed a pressure ulcer on her right hip. the base of the ulcer is covered in eschar and the provider documents that the stage of the ulcer cannot be determined. what icd-10-cm code is reported?

The ICD-10 CM code for unstageable pressure ulcer of right hip is L89.210.

Explanation:

Under the ICD-10 CM, it is filed under the other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

Pressure ulcers, decubitus ulcers, or bed sores are skin disorders caused by prolonged pressure in the skin, mostly prominent on bony areas. Most patients prone to this condition are the bed-ridden ones. For proper nursing care, patients are required to be re-positioned every hour or so, depending on the severity of the ulcers. Wound care is also important to reduce possible bacterial infection or further tissue death.

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