ICD-10 Code L89.6 – Pressure ulcer of heel (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.6 – Pressure ulcer of heel
What it is
This code identifies a pressure ulcer located on the heel. It is used when the documentation specifies a heel ulcer caused by prolonged pressure, often over a bony prominence.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include localized skin breakdown, discoloration, pain, or an open wound over the heel. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for stage, laterality, and depth.
When to use this code
Use L89.6 when the provider documents a pressure ulcer of the heel and does not specify a more detailed subcategory elsewhere in the record. Confirm whether the ulcer is left, right, bilateral, or unspecified if that level of detail is available.
Also use it when the heel is clearly identified as the pressure injury site in progress notes, wound assessments, or discharge summaries. If the record only says “heel wound” without pressure-related documentation, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for non-pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, or traumatic wounds of the heel. If the ulcer site is another body area, choose the appropriate pressure ulcer code instead.
Coding tip
Always code the documented heel site and pressure-ulcer stage together when available.