Pressure ulcer of right buttock, unstageable

This code signifies a severe pressure injury located on the right gluteal region where the full extent of tissue damage cannot be determined due to the presence of slough or eschar. The depth of the ulcer is obscured, preventing accurate staging.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a pressure ulcer on the patient's right buttock that is covered by non-viable tissue (e.g., slough, eschar), making it impossible to stage. This typically occurs in advanced pressure injuries.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right buttock" and explicitly states the ulcer is "unstageable" due to slough or eschar.
• Do not use this code if the ulcer is fully visible and can be staged (e.g., Stage 1, 2, 3, 4).
• Code any associated infections or complications separately.