Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
Language | Translation |
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English | Stage III decubitus ulcer |
Level | Code | Title | |
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1 | XII | Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue | |
2 | L80-L99 | Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue | |
3 | L89 | Decubitus ulcer | |
4 | L89.2 | Stage III decubitus ulcer |
Decubitus [pressure] ulcer with full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue extending to underlying fascia