ICD-10 Code L89.629 – Pressure ulcer of left heel, unspecified stage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.629 – Pressure ulcer of left heel, unspecified stage
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer located on the left heel when the stage is not documented. Use it when the record confirms a pressure injury but does not specify the depth or tissue involvement.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. A pressure ulcer may show localized skin breakdown, discoloration, or an open area over the left heel, but the stage must remain unspecified in the chart.
When to use this code
Use L89.629 when the clinician documents a pressure ulcer of the left heel and does not assign a stage. It is appropriate for records that identify the site clearly but leave staging incomplete or unavailable. Check documentation if another pressure injury stage is later recorded.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if the ulcer is on a different heel or another body site. Do not use it when the stage is documented, because a more specific pressure ulcer code may apply.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and site in the note before assigning L89.629.