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S80Not billable, use a more specific code below

Superficial injury of knee and lower leg

In Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

144 billable codes under S80: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • superficial injury of ankle and foot (S90.-)

Also applies, from Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89)

These notes sit on S80-S89 and apply to every code under it, including S80.

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers 7th character use and coding of injuries, fractures, burns, drug and toxic effects, abuse and neglect, and complications of care (S00-T88).

Read Section I.C.19 (page 77)

All codes under S80

S80 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

S80 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under S80 group to these 9 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to S80

Notes on these codes point to S80.

  • M23 Excludes2: current injury - see injury of knee and lower leg (S80-S89)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Wounds and Injuries

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

Read more about wounds and injuries on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.