ICD-10-CM L89.516: Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right ankle

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About ICD-10-CM Code L89.516 (Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right ankle)

ICD-10-CM code L89.516 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 L89.516 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L89.516 - Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right 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-induced deep tissue damage of right ankle.