ICD-10 L89.509
Billable / SpecificPressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, unspecified stage
About ICD-10-CM L89.509
ICD-10-CM code L89.509 represents Pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, unspecified stage. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L89). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L89.509 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under L89.509. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle NOS
- Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, unspecified stage
Medicare Advantage HCC Impact
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Medicare LCD Coverage for L89.509
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L89.509 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L89.509.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but L89.509 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L89.509
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Convert L89.509 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L89.509 | 70706 | 10111 |
| L89.509 | 70720 | 10112 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L89.509
Other codes in section L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
ICD-10 L89.509, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L89.509 billable? +
Yes, L89.509 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 L89.509? +
ICD-10 L89.509 includes: Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle NOS; Healing pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle, unspecified stage.
What ICD-9 codes does L89.509 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L89.509 maps to ICD-9 codes: 70706, 70720. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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