L89.516
BillablePressure-induced deep tissue damage of right ankle
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of the right ankle, characterized by purple or maroon discoloration of intact skin caused by deep tissue injury from pressure.
Coding Tips
- •This category represents suspected deep tissue injury that may evolve into a higher stage ulcer
- •Document the color changes and any fluctuance or firmness of the affected area
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.5Pressure ulcer of ankle└L89.51Pressure ulcer of right ankle└L89.516Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right ankle
└L89.516Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right ankle