L89.511
BillablePressure ulcer of right ankle, stage 1
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A stage 1 pressure sore on the right ankle, which is the mildest form showing redness of the skin that does not blanch (turn white) when pressed.
Coding Tips
- •Stage 1 is characterized by intact skin with non-blanching erythema; ensure documentation confirms this finding
- •This is the earliest stage and may be reversible with proper pressure relief
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.5Pressure ulcer of ankle└L89.51Pressure ulcer of right ankle└L89.511Pressure ulcer of right ankle, stage 1
└L89.511Pressure ulcer of right ankle, stage 1