ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.511
Pressure ulcer of right ankle, stage 1
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.511
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of right ankle, stage 1
- Pressure pre-ulcer skin changes limited to persistent focal edema, right ankle
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L89.511 (Pressure ulcer of right ankle)
ICD-10-CM code L89.511 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 L89.511 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.511 - Pressure ulcer of right ankle, stage 1. 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 right ankle related to stage 1.