Find information on sacral pressure ulcer diagnosis, including staging, assessment, treatment, and prevention. Learn about clinical documentation requirements for sacral pressure ulcers, ICD-10 codes, and pressure ulcer staging systems. This resource provides guidance for healthcare professionals on accurate coding and documentation of sacral pressure injuries for optimal reimbursement and patient care. Explore resources related to pressure ulcer prevention protocols, wound care, and support surface selection for sacral pressure ulcer management.
Also known as
Pressure ulcer
Decubitus ulcers, pressure sores, including sacral
Pressure ulcer of sacrum
Specifically designates pressure ulcers located on the sacrum
Contact with and suspected exposure to...
May be used if sacral ulcer is due to external pressure
Hypotension
Contributes to pressure ulcer development if blood flow is compromised
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the sacral pressure ulcer present?
Yes
What stage is the ulcer?
No
Do not code for a pressure ulcer.
When to use each related code
Description |
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Sacral Pressure Ulcer |
Trochanteric Pressure Ulcer |
Ischial Pressure Ulcer |
Coding sacral ulcers requires specific documentation of stage, size, and any tunneling/undermining for accurate code assignment and reimbursement.
Missing or incomplete documentation of wound assessment, debridement, or other treatments can lead to coding errors and compliance issues.
Confusing present on admission (POA) indicators with not otherwise specified (NOS) codes can impact quality reporting and reimbursement.
Sacral pressure ulcer documented. Patient presents with a stage [Roman numeral stage I-IV] pressure injury located on the sacrum. The wound bed is [describe appearance, e.g., erythematous, non-blanchable, with eschar, slough, granulation tissue] and measures [length] x [width] x [depth] cm. Surrounding skin is [describe periwound skin, e.g., intact, macerated, indurated, with erythema]. Patient reports [patient's subjective complaint, e.g., pain, itching, burning, no discomfort]. Pain assessed using the [pain scale used] scale and rated as [pain score]. Wound edges are [describe edges, e.g., defined, undefined, rolled, attached]. Drainage is [describe drainage, e.g., absent, serous, serosanguineous, purulent, amount]. Odor is [describe odor, e.g., absent, present, foul]. Assessment suggests this pressure injury is related to [etiological factors, e.g., immobility, moisture, shear, friction]. Diagnosis: Pressure ulcer, sacral, stage [Roman numeral stage I-IV]. Plan: Wound care initiated with [describe wound care, e.g., debridement, dressing type, frequency of dressing changes]. Pressure redistribution measures implemented including [describe measures, e.g., specialized mattress, turning schedule]. Nutritional assessment recommended. Patient education provided regarding pressure ulcer prevention, wound care, and importance of repositioning. Follow-up scheduled in [duration] for wound reassessment and ongoing care. ICD-10 code: L89.152.