Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right lower back

This code signifies deep tissue injury (DTI) due to sustained pressure on the right lower back, where the underlying soft tissue is damaged but the skin surface may still be intact or discolored. It represents a severe form of pressure injury, indicating damage to muscle and subcutaneous tissue beneath the skin.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states "deep tissue injury," "DTI," or "pressure-induced deep tissue damage" affecting the right lower back. This diagnosis is typically made based on visual assessment of skin discoloration (e.g., purple or maroon localized area of discolored intact skin or blood-filled blister) or palpation of firm, boggy, or painful tissue, often following prolonged pressure.

• Do not use this code for open wounds or ulcers; those require specific pressure ulcer codes by stage.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "deep tissue damage" and the anatomical location as the "right lower back."
• This code is for pressure-induced damage; differentiate from other causes of deep tissue injury.