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S81.819

Non-billable

Laceration without foreign body, unspecified lower leg

Laceration without foreign body, unspecified 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

S81.81

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)

S81.819A

Laceration without foreign body, unsp lower leg, init encntr

BillableS81.819D

Laceration without foreign body, unsp lower leg, subs encntr

BillableS81.819S

Laceration without foreign body, unsp lower leg, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laceration without foreign body, unspecified lower leg?

The ICD-10-CM code for laceration without foreign body, unspecified lower leg is S81.819. The full clinical description is "Laceration without foreign body, unspecified lower leg". S81.819 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S81.819 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S81.819 represents "Laceration without foreign body, unspecified 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 S81.819 a billable code?

No, S81.819 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 S81.819.

What chapter is S81.819 in?

S81.819 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S81.819?

S81.819 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 S81.819?

S81.819 has 3 child codes, including: S81.819A (Laceration without foreign body, unsp lower leg, init encntr), S81.819D (Laceration without foreign body, unsp lower leg, subs encntr), S81.819S (Laceration without foreign body, unsp lower leg, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S81.819?

Yes, when using S81.819 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S81.819?

S81.819 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860601. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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