ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L89.62
Pressure ulcer of left heel
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L89.62
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of left heel, stage 1
- Pressure pre-ulcer skin changes limited to persistent focal edema, left heel
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of left heel, stage 2
- Pressure ulcer with abrasion, blister, partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis and/or dermis, left heel
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of left heel, stage 3
- Pressure ulcer with full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, left heel
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of left heel, stage 4
- Pressure ulcer with necrosis of soft tissues through to underlying muscle, tendon, or bone, left heel
Inclusion Terms
- Healing pressure ulcer of left heel NOS
- Healing pressure ulcer of left heel, unspecified stage
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About ICD-10-CM Code L89.62 (Pressure ulcer of left heel)
ICD-10-CM code L89.62 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 L89.62 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L89.62 - Pressure ulcer of left heel. 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 heel.