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S81.011

Non-billable

Laceration without foreign body, right knee

Laceration without foreign body, right 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

S81.01

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • open fracture of knee and lower leg (S82.-)
  • traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-)

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)
  • open wound of ankle and foot (S91.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

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

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated wound infection

Child Codes (3)

S81.011A

Laceration without foreign body, right knee, init encntr

BillableS81.011D

Laceration without foreign body, right knee, subs encntr

BillableS81.011S

Laceration without foreign body, right knee, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laceration without foreign body, right knee?

The ICD-10-CM code for laceration without foreign body, right knee is S81.011. The full clinical description is "Laceration without foreign body, right knee". S81.011 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S81.011 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S81.011 represents "Laceration without foreign body, right 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 S81.011 a billable code?

No, S81.011 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 S81.011.

What chapter is S81.011 in?

S81.011 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S81.011?

S81.011 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open fracture of knee and lower leg (S82.-); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under S81.011?

S81.011 has 3 child codes, including: S81.011A (Laceration without foreign body, right knee, init encntr), S81.011D (Laceration without foreign body, right knee, subs encntr), S81.011S (Laceration without foreign body, right knee, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S81.011?

Yes, when using S81.011 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S81.011?

S81.011 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860515. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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