S97Not billable, use a more specific code below

Crushing injury of ankle and foot

In Injuries to the ankle and foot (S90-S99), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

45 billable codes under S97: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

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 ankle and foot (S90-S99)

These notes sit on S90-S99 and apply to every code under it, including S97.

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • 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 S97

S97 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

S97 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under S97 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 S97

Notes on these codes point to S97.

  • S77 Excludes2: crushing injury of ankle and foot (S97.-)
  • S87 Excludes2: crushing injury of ankle and foot (S97.-)

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.