Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified hip

This code signifies a severe form of pressure injury where there is suspected deep tissue damage beneath intact skin or a blood-filled blister, specifically located on an unspecified hip. It indicates an injury caused by sustained pressure and/or shear, leading to damage to the underlying soft tissue.

Use this code when documentation clearly identifies a pressure-induced deep tissue injury on a patient's hip, but the specific left or right hip is not documented. This diagnosis is typically made when there is persistent non-blanchable deep red, maroon, or purple discoloration, or separation of the epidermis revealing a dark wound bed or blood-filled blister.

• Ensure documentation specifies "deep tissue damage" and "pressure-induced" for accurate coding.
• Avoid using this code if the laterality (left or right hip) is documented; instead, select the more specific code.
• This code should not be used for superficial pressure injuries or other types of wounds.