Pressure ulcer of left hip, stage 4

This code signifies a severe pressure injury located on the left hip, characterized by full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle. It indicates extensive destruction, tissue necrosis, or damage to underlying structures.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a stage 4 pressure ulcer on the patient's left hip. This typically occurs in bedridden or immobile patients and requires physician documentation of the specific anatomical site (left hip) and the advanced stage (stage 4).

• Ensure the documentation explicitly identifies the left hip as the anatomical site.
• Verify that the ulcer is definitively staged as "stage 4" by a clinician, not just described as deep or severe.
• Consider sequencing this code after any underlying conditions contributing to the pressure ulcer, such as immobility or neurological disorders.