ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.50
Pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.50
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, stage 1
- Pressure pre-ulcer skin changes limited to persistent focal edema, unspecified ankle
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, stage 2
- Pressure ulcer with abrasion, blister, partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis and/or dermis, unspecified ankle
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, stage 3
- Pressure ulcer with full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, unspecified ankle
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, stage 4
- Pressure ulcer with necrosis of soft tissues through to underlying muscle, tendon, or bone, unspecified ankle
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle NOS
- Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, unspecified stage
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About ICD-10-CM Code L89.50 (Pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle)
ICD-10-CM code L89.50 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L89.50 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.50 - Pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle.