2021 ICD-10-CM Code L89.61
Pressure ulcer of right heel
Not Valid for Submission
L89.61 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of pressure ulcer of right heel. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
| ICD-10: | L89.61 |
| Short Description: | Pressure ulcer of right heel |
| Long Description: | Pressure ulcer of right heel |
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Pressure ulcer of right heel
Non-specific codes like L89.61 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for pressure ulcer of right heel:
- BILLABLE CODE - Use L89.610 for Pressure ulcer of right heel, unstageable
- BILLABLE CODE - Use L89.611 for Pressure ulcer of right heel, stage 1
- BILLABLE CODE - Use L89.612 for Pressure ulcer of right heel, stage 2
- BILLABLE CODE - Use L89.613 for Pressure ulcer of right heel, stage 3
- BILLABLE CODE - Use L89.614 for Pressure ulcer of right heel, stage 4
- BILLABLE CODE - Use L89.616 for Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right heel
- BILLABLE CODE - Use L89.619 for Pressure ulcer of right heel, unspecified stage
Information for Patients
Pressure Sores
Also called: Bed sores, Decubitus ulcers, Pressure ulcers
Pressure sores are areas of damaged skin caused by staying in one position for too long. They commonly form where your bones are close to your skin, such as your ankles, back, elbows, heels and hips. You are at risk if you are bedridden, use a wheelchair, or are unable to change your position. Pressure sores can cause serious infections, some of which are life-threatening. They can be a problem for people in nursing homes.
You can prevent the sores by
- Keeping skin clean and dry
- Changing position every two hours
- Using pillows and products that relieve pressure
Pressure sores have a variety of treatments. Advanced sores are slow to heal, so early treatment is best.
- How to care for pressure sores (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Preventing pressure ulcers (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)