L89.149Billable
Pressure ulcer of left lower back, unspecified stage
- Chapter
- 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Category
- L89
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category L89
L89Pressure ulcerL89.0Pressure ulcer of elbowL89.00Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbowL89.000Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, unstageableYesL89.001Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, stage 1YesL89.002Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, stage 2YesL89.003Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, stage 3YesL89.004Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, stage 4YesL89.006Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified elbowYesL89.009Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow, unspecified stageYesL89.01Pressure ulcer of right elbowL89.010Pressure ulcer of right elbow, unstageableYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L89.149?
L89.149 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Pressure ulcer of left lower back, unspecified stage.
Is L89.149 a billable code?
Yes. L89.149 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is L89.149 in?
L89.149 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
When did L89.149 become effective?
L89.149 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to L89.149?
L89.149 belongs to category L89, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.