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S80.21

Non-billable

Abrasion of knee

Abrasion of knee

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S80-S89

Parent Code

S80.2

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

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

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (3)

S80.211

Abrasion, right knee

S80.212

Abrasion, left knee

S80.219

Abrasion, unspecified knee

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for abrasion of knee?

The ICD-10-CM code for abrasion of knee is S80.21. The full clinical description is "Abrasion of knee". S80.21 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S80.21 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S80.21 represents "Abrasion of knee". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S80.21 a billable code?

No, S80.21 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S80.21.

What chapter is S80.21 in?

S80.21 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S80.21?

S80.21 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under S80.21?

S80.21 has 3 child codes, including: S80.211 (Abrasion, right knee), S80.212 (Abrasion, left knee), S80.219 (Abrasion, unspecified knee).

Are additional codes required with S80.21?

Yes, when using S80.21 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S80.21?

S80.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0432860. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.