L89.609
BillablePressure ulcer of unspecified heel, unspecified stage
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A pressure ulcer (bedsore) on the heel where the specific heel side and severity stage cannot be determined or are not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when stage cannot be clinically determined or is not documented in the medical record
- •Query the provider if stage information is available, as more specific staging codes are preferred
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.6Pressure ulcer of heel└L89.60Pressure ulcer of unspecified heel└L89.609Pressure ulcer of unspecified heel, unspecified stage
└L89.609Pressure ulcer of unspecified heel, unspecified stage