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Compare/L89.226 vs N86

L89.226 vs N86

L89.226 (Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left hip) 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. L89.226 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

L89.226Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left hipN86Erosion and ectropion of cervix uteri
Billing statusBillableBillable
ClassificationL00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99)N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99)
DefinitionPressure-induced deep tissue damage of left hip is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L89.226).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