L89.606 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of unspecified heel for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to L89.606 ICD10 Code:
- L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- L80-L99 Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- L89 Pressure ulcer
- L89.0 Pressure ulcer of elbow
- L89.00 Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow
- L89.01 Pressure ulcer of right elbow
- L89.02 Pressure ulcer of left elbow
- L89.1 Pressure ulcer of back
- L89.10 Pressure ulcer of unspecified part of back
- L89.11 Pressure ulcer of right upper back
- L89.12 Pressure ulcer of left upper back
- L89.13 Pressure ulcer of right lower back
- L89.14 Pressure ulcer of left lower back
- L89.15 Pressure ulcer of sacral region
- L89.2 Pressure ulcer of hip
- L89.20 Pressure ulcer of unspecified hip
- L89.21 Pressure ulcer of right hip
- L89.22 Pressure ulcer of left hip
- L89.3 Pressure ulcer of buttock
- L89.30 Pressure ulcer of unspecified buttock
- L89.31 Pressure ulcer of right buttock
- L89.32 Pressure ulcer of left buttock
- L89.4 Pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip
- L89.5 Pressure ulcer of ankle
- L89.50 Pressure ulcer of unspecified ankle
- L89.51 Pressure ulcer of right ankle
- L89.52 Pressure ulcer of left ankle
- L89.6 Pressure ulcer of heel
- L89.60 Pressure ulcer of unspecified heel
- L89.61 Pressure ulcer of right heel
- L89.62 Pressure ulcer of left heel
- L89.8 Pressure ulcer of other site
- L89.81 Pressure ulcer of head
- L89.89 Pressure ulcer of other site
- L89.9 Pressure ulcer of unspecified site
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
L89.606 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about L89.606 ICD 10 code
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.
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