Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.12.a.1 which states: Codes from category ________, Pressure ulcer, identify the site of the pressure ulcer as well as the stage of the ulcer.

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Category L89, Pressure ulcer, is the correct choice as it specifies both the site of the pressure ulcer and the stage of the ulcer. Categories L80 and L85 do not relate to pressure ulcers, and category L90 only specifies the site of the ulcer without mentioning the stage.