Suspected deep pressure-induced tissue damage, depth unknown

Description

An area of soft tissue damage due to pressure or shear which is anticipated to evolve into a deep pressure ulcer but has not yet done so. The affected skin is typically discoloured purple or maroon and may display haemorrhagic blistering. It may be painful and oedematous. It can be either warmer or cooler than adjacent tissue. Evolution into a deep ulcer may be rapid even with optimal treatment.

Index terms

Suspected deep pressure-induced tissue damage, depth unknown
Suspected deep pressure-induced tissue damage, depth unknown of head
Suspected deep pressure-induced tissue damage, depth unknown of upper limb

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Suspected deep pressure-induced tissue damage, depth unknown of upper back
Suspected deep pressure-induced tissue damage, depth unknown of lower back
Suspected deep pressure-induced tissue damage, depth unknown of ischium
Suspected deep pressure-induced tissue damage, depth unknown of lower limb
Suspected deep pressure-induced tissue damage, depth unknown of trochanter
Suspected deep pressure-induced tissue damage, depth unknown of heel
Suspected deep pressure-induced tissue damage, depth unknown of toe

Exclusions from above levels

GA15.1 – decubitus (trophic) ulcer of cervix (uteri)

Sibling codes

EH90.0 – Pressure ulceration grade 1
EH90.1 – Pressure ulceration grade 2
EH90.2 – Pressure ulceration grade 3
EH90.3 – Pressure ulceration grade 4
EH90.5 – Pressure ulceration, ungradable
EH90.Z – Pressure ulcer of unspecified grade

Foundation entity

Suspected deep pressure-induced tissue damage, depth unknown – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1721328596

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: EH90: Pressure ulceration › 14: Diseases of the skin