ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.609
Pressure ulcer of unspecified heel, unspecified stage
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.609
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified heel NOS
- Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified heel, unspecified stage
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L89.609 (Pressure ulcer of unspecified heel)
ICD-10-CM code L89.609 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 L89.609 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.609 - Pressure ulcer of unspecified heel, unspecified stage. 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 heel related to unspecified stage.