L89 vs N86
L89 (Pressure ulcer) compared with N86 (Erosion and ectropion of cervix uteri), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. L89 carries an Excludes2 note covering N86: “decubitus (trophic) ulcer of cervix (uteri) (N86)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L89Pressure ulcer | N86Erosion and ectropion of cervix uteri | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) | N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99) |
| Definition | Pressure ulcer is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L89). | Erosion and ectropion of cervix uteri is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (N86). |
| Includes | bed sore decubitus ulcer plaster ulcer pressure area | Decubitus (trophic) ulcer of cervix Eversion of cervix |
| Code first | any associated gangrene (I96) | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources