Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unstageable

This code signifies a pressure ulcer located on the sacrum where the full extent of tissue damage cannot be determined because the wound base is obscured by slough or eschar. It indicates a severe pressure injury that requires debridement to properly stage.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a pressure ulcer on the sacral region and explicitly describes it as "unstageable" due to non-viable tissue covering the wound bed. This typically occurs when the depth of tissue loss cannot be confirmed due to the presence of slough or eschar.

• Ensure documentation specifies "sacral region" and "unstageable" due to obscured wound bed.
• Do not use this code if the wound is fully visible and can be staged (e.g., Stage 1, 2, 3, 4, or deep tissue injury).
• Code any associated complications, such as infection, separately.