ICD-10 Code L89.51 – Pressure Ulcer of Right Ankle (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.51 – Pressure ulcer of right ankle
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer located on the right ankle. Use it when documentation clearly states a pressure injury or decubitus ulcer affecting that site.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include localized skin breakdown, redness, blistering, open ulceration, or necrotic tissue over the right ankle. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use L89.51 when the provider documents a pressure ulcer specifically on the right ankle and no more detailed stage is available in the chosen code set. It is appropriate for inpatient, outpatient, or wound-care records when the location is confirmed. If staging is documented, code the most specific applicable pressure ulcer code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for ulcers from trauma, venous disease, arterial disease, or diabetes unless the record clearly supports a pressure ulcer. Check documentation if the site is not the right ankle.
Coding tip
Confirm both the anatomic site and whether a stage is documented before assigning L89.51.