ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.523
Pressure ulcer of left ankle, stage 3
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.523
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of left ankle, stage 3
- Pressure ulcer with full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, left ankle
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L89.523 (Pressure ulcer of left ankle)
ICD-10-CM code L89.523 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 L89.523 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.523 - Pressure ulcer of left ankle, stage 3. 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 left ankle related to stage 3.