L89.626 vs N86
L89.626 (Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left heel) 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. L89.626 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
| L89.626Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left heel | N86Erosion and ectropion of cervix uteri | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) | N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99) |
| Definition | Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left heel is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L89.626). | 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