ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.502
Pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, stage 2
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.502
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
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L89.502 (Pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle)
ICD-10-CM code L89.502 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 L89.502 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.502 - Pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, stage 2. 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 related to stage 2.