Crushing injury of lower leg
In Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
18 billable codes under S87: 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
- crushing injury of ankle and foot (S97.-)
Use additional code: add a second code for this, listed after this one
- code(s) for all associated injuries
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 S87.
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).
- Application of 7th Characters in Chapter 19 (page 77)
- Coding of Injuries (page 78)
- Coding of Traumatic Fractures (page 79)
- Coding of Burns and Corrosions (page 80)
- Adverse Effects, Poisoning, Underdosing and Toxic Effects (page 82)
- Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment (page 85)
- Complications of care (page 85)
All codes under S87
S87 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- S87.0Crushing injury of knee
- S87.00Crushing injury of unspecified knee
- S87.00XACrushing injury of unspecified knee, initial encounter
- S87.00XDCrushing injury of unspecified knee, subsequent encounter
- S87.00XSCrushing injury of unspecified knee, sequela
- S87.01Crushing injury of right knee
- S87.01XACrushing injury of right knee, initial encounter
- S87.01XDCrushing injury of right knee, subsequent encounter
- S87.01XSCrushing injury of right knee, sequela
- S87.02Crushing injury of left knee
- S87.02XACrushing injury of left knee, initial encounter
- S87.02XDCrushing injury of left knee, subsequent encounter
- S87.02XSCrushing injury of left knee, sequela
- S87.8Crushing injury of lower leg
- S87.80Crushing injury of unspecified lower leg
- S87.80XACrushing injury of unspecified lower leg, initial encounter
- S87.80XDCrushing injury of unspecified lower leg, subsequent encounter
- S87.80XSCrushing injury of unspecified lower leg, sequela
- S87.81Crushing injury of right lower leg
- S87.81XACrushing injury of right lower leg, initial encounter
- S87.81XDCrushing injury of right lower leg, subsequent encounter
- S87.81XSCrushing injury of right lower leg, sequela
- S87.82Crushing injury of left lower leg
- S87.82XACrushing injury of left lower leg, initial encounter
- S87.82XDCrushing injury of left lower leg, subsequent encounter
- S87.82XSCrushing injury of left lower leg, sequela
S87 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under S87 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.
- DRG 604 Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCC (6 of 18 codes)
- DRG 605 Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCC (6 of 18 codes)
- DRG 913 Traumatic Injury with MCC (6 of 18 codes)
- DRG 914 Traumatic Injury without MCC (6 of 18 codes)
- DRG 949 Aftercare with CC/MCC (6 of 18 codes)
- DRG 950 Aftercare without CC/MCC (6 of 18 codes)
- DRG 963 Other Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC (6 of 18 codes)
- DRG 964 Other Multiple Significant Trauma with CC (6 of 18 codes)
- DRG 965 Other Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC (6 of 18 codes)
Other codes that refer to S87
Notes on these codes point to S87.
- S77 Excludes2: crushing injury of lower leg (S87.-)
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Leg Injuries and Disorders
Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, falling, or having an accident can damage your legs. Common leg injuries include sprains and strains, joint dislocations, and fractures (broken bones).
Read more about leg injuries and disorders on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.