L89.5

Non-Billable
ChapterL00–L99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Pressure ulcer of ankle

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
L80-L99Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)
L89Pressure ulcer
L89.5Pressure ulcer of ankleNot billable
L89.50Pressure ulcer of unspecified ankleSubcodes
L89.51Pressure ulcer of right ankleSubcodes
L89.52Pressure ulcer of left ankleSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to L89.5:

categoryL89
Pressure ulcer
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chapterCH12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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