Pressure ulcer of left hip, unstageable

This code signifies a deep tissue injury on the left hip where the full extent of tissue damage cannot be determined because it is obscured by slough or eschar. It indicates a severe pressure injury where the base of the wound is not visible, preventing accurate staging.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states an unstageable pressure ulcer located on the patient's left hip. This typically occurs when the wound bed is covered by necrotic tissue (slough or eschar) that needs debridement before staging is possible.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left hip" and "unstageable" for accurate code assignment.
• Do not use this code if the wound is clearly documented as a deep tissue injury (DTI) without slough/eschar, or if the stage is known.
• Consider additional codes for any associated complications, such as infection (e.g., cellulitis, osteomyelitis), if documented.