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S80.84

Non-billable

External constriction of lower leg

External constriction of lower leg

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

S80.8

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)

S80.841

External constriction, right lower leg

S80.842

External constriction, left lower leg

S80.849

External constriction, unspecified lower leg

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for external constriction of lower leg?

The ICD-10-CM code for external constriction of lower leg is S80.84. The full clinical description is "External constriction of lower leg". S80.84 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S80.84 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S80.84 represents "External constriction of lower leg". 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 S80.84 a billable code?

No, S80.84 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 S80.84.

What chapter is S80.84 in?

S80.84 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S80.84?

S80.84 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 S80.84?

S80.84 has 3 child codes, including: S80.841 (External constriction, right lower leg), S80.842 (External constriction, left lower leg), S80.849 (External constriction, unspecified lower leg).

Are additional codes required with S80.84?

Yes, when using S80.84 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S80.84?

S80.84 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860422. 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.