L89.619
BillablePressure ulcer of right 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 on the right heel where the severity stage cannot be determined or is not documented in the medical record.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when stage information is unavailable or undocumented
- •Query the provider to obtain stage information for more specific coding when possible
Code Hierarchy
└L89Pressure ulcer└L89.6Pressure ulcer of heel└L89.61Pressure ulcer of right heel└L89.619Pressure ulcer of right heel, unspecified stage
└L89.619Pressure ulcer of right heel, unspecified stage