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S81.05

Non-billable

Open bite of knee

Open bite 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

S81.0

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Bite of knee NOS

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.-)
  • superficial bite of knee (S80.27-)

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)

S81.051

Open bite, right knee

S81.052

Open bite, left knee

S81.059

Open bite, unspecified knee

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for open bite of knee?

The ICD-10-CM code for open bite of knee is S81.05. The full clinical description is "Open bite of knee". S81.05 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S81.05 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S81.05 represents "Open bite 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 S81.05 a billable code?

No, S81.05 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 S81.05.

What chapter is S81.05 in?

S81.05 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S81.05?

S81.05 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 2 more.

What are the subcategories under S81.05?

S81.05 has 3 child codes, including: S81.051 (Open bite, right knee), S81.052 (Open bite, left knee), S81.059 (Open bite, unspecified knee).

Are additional codes required with S81.05?

Yes, when using S81.05 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S81.05?

S81.05 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2919029, C2860566. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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