Pressr-induc dp tiss damag of contig site of back, butt & hp

This code signifies deep tissue injury (DTI) caused by sustained pressure, specifically affecting an area that spans across the back, buttock, and hip regions. A DTI is characterized by intact skin with underlying tissue damage, often appearing as a purple or maroon localized area of discolored intact skin or blood-filled blister due to damage of underlying soft tissue from pressure and/or shear.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a pressure-induced deep tissue injury that involves the anatomical areas of the back, buttock, and hip simultaneously. This diagnosis is supported by clinical assessment noting persistent non-blanchable deep red, maroon, or purple discoloration, or a blood-filled blister, in the specified contiguous location.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "deep tissue injury" and specifies the involvement of all three contiguous sites (back, buttock, and hip).
• Do not confuse DTI with unstageable pressure ulcers; DTI has intact skin, while unstageable ulcers have obscured wound beds.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it is a co-morbidity.