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L89.521

Pressure ulcer of left ankle, stage 1

Billable

Code Hierarchy

L89L89.5L89.52L89.521

Chapter: 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Section: L80-L99 - Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Healing pressure ulcer of left ankle, stage 1
  • Pressure pre-ulcer skin changes limited to persistent focal edema, left ankle

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Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left ankle

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