ICD-10 Code L89.611 – Pressure ulcer of right heel, stage 1 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.611 – Pressure ulcer of right heel, stage 1
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer on the right heel in stage 1. Stage 1 means intact skin with nonblanchable redness over a pressure point.
Clinical signs
Look for localized redness on the right heel that does not blanch when pressed. The skin remains intact, and the area may be painful, firm, softer, warmer, or cooler than nearby tissue.
When to use this code
Use this code when documentation clearly states a stage 1 pressure injury or ulcer on the right heel. It fits cases where the skin is unbroken and the provider identifies the heel as the affected site.
Assign it only when laterality and stage are documented. If the note says pressure injury without staging, or the location is different, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for deeper ulcers, open wounds, or ulcers on another foot location. It also does not apply if the record describes redness from causes other than pressure.
Coding tip
Verify both the right-sided heel location and stage 1 wording in the chart before assigning L89.611.