ICD-10 L89.501
Billable / SpecificPressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, stage 1
About ICD-10-CM L89.501
ICD-10-CM code L89.501 represents Pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, stage 1. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L89). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L89.501 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under L89.501. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, stage 1
- Pressure pre-ulcer skin changes limited to persistent focal edema, unspecified ankle
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L89.501
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Convert L89.501 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| L89.501 | 70706 | 10111 |
| L89.501 | 70721 | 10112 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L89.501
Other codes in section L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
ICD-10 L89.501, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L89.501 billable? +
Yes, L89.501 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to L89.501? +
ICD-10 L89.501 includes: Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, stage 1; Pressure pre-ulcer skin changes limited to persistent focal edema, unspecified ankle.
What ICD-9 codes does L89.501 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L89.501 maps to ICD-9 codes: 70706, 70721. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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