Sacral Decubitus Ulcer ICD-10-CM Codes | 2025

Use a sacral decubitus ulcer ICD code when documenting a pressure ulcer located in the sacral region, especially when the wound has been clinically assessed and staged. Accurate coding is necessary for care planning, billing, and tracking the progression or healing of the ulcer.

A non-pressure chronic ulcer is a persistent open sore or wound that develops due to causes other than prolonged pressure on the skin, such as poor blood flow, diabetes, or venous insufficiency. This differs from a pressure ulcer, which is specifically caused by sustained pressure on the skin, usually over bony areas, leading to tissue damage.

Other forms of pressure ulcers include pressure ulcer of left lower back or right which often develop from prolonged sitting or lying. Ulcers can also appear on the hip or buttock, especially in individuals with limited mobility or poor circulation. Skin infections may contribute to the development and/or worsening of pressure chronic ulcers.