ICD-10 Code L89.5 – Pressure ulcer of ankle (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.5 – Pressure ulcer of ankle
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer located at the ankle. Use it when documentation shows skin and tissue breakdown caused by prolonged pressure over the ankle area.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include localized skin damage, redness, open ulceration, or deeper tissue loss over the ankle. Severity may range from intact skin with nonblanchable erythema to full-thickness injury; clinical features vary, refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use L89.5 when the provider documents a pressure ulcer of the ankle and the site is clearly identified. It applies whether the ulcer is new or ongoing, as long as the ankle is the documented location. If laterality or stage is recorded elsewhere, code those details as directed by the record.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for ulcers from trauma, arterial disease, venous disease, or diabetes unless the record specifically identifies a pressure ulcer. Check documentation if the ankle lesion is another type of wound.
Coding tip
Verify the exact ankle site and any documented stage before assigning the code.