ICD-10 L89.502
Billable / Specific HCC v28: 159Pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, stage 2
About ICD-10-CM L89.502
ICD-10-CM code L89.502 represents Pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, stage 2. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L89). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L89.502 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for L89.502
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
L89.502 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 159). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under L89.502. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, stage 2
- Pressure ulcer with abrasion, blister, partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis and/or dermis, unspecified ankle
Medicare Advantage HCC Impact
Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.
Medicare LCD Coverage for L89.502
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L89.502 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L89.502.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L89.502
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert L89.502 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L89.502 | 70706 | 10111 |
| L89.502 | 70722 | 10112 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L89.502
Other codes in section L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
ICD-10 L89.502, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L89.502 billable? +
Yes, L89.502 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 L89.502? +
ICD-10 L89.502 includes: Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, stage 2; Pressure ulcer with abrasion, blister, partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis and/or dermis, unspecified ankle.
Does L89.502 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +
Yes. L89.502 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 159. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.
What ICD-9 codes does L89.502 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L89.502 maps to ICD-9 codes: 70706, 70722. 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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