ICD-10 Code L89.619 – Pressure ulcer of right heel, unspecified stage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.619 – Pressure ulcer of right heel, unspecified stage
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer located on the right heel when the stage is not documented. Use it for a heel wound caused by prolonged pressure, with no stage assigned in the record.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include localized skin or tissue breakdown over the right heel, sometimes with redness, open ulceration, or drainage. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a pressure ulcer on the right heel but does not specify the stage. It also fits cases where the wound is clearly a pressure injury and laterality is documented. If stage information appears elsewhere in the chart, confirm it before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for non-pressure ulcers, abrasions, or wounds from trauma or surgery. Do not assign it when the stage is documented and a more specific pressure-ulcer code is available.
Coding tip
Check the wound note for stage, laterality, and whether the ulcer is pressure-related before selecting an unspecified-stage code.