Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 2

This code signifies a partial-thickness skin loss involving the epidermis and/or dermis, presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red-pink wound bed without slough, or as an intact or ruptured serum-filled blister, located on the patient's right hip. It indicates damage to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure.

Apply this code when documentation clearly identifies a pressure ulcer on the right hip that meets the clinical criteria for a Stage 2 classification. Supporting documentation should include the specific anatomical location (right hip) and a description of the wound characteristics consistent with Stage 2.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right hip" and not a general hip area to avoid laterality errors.
• Differentiate from unstageable pressure ulcers or deep tissue injury, which have distinct coding.
• Always sequence this code after any underlying condition or cause of the pressure ulcer, if applicable.