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S90.0

Non-billable

Contusion of ankle

Contusion of ankle

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S90-S99

Parent Code

S90

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)
  • fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

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

Child Codes (3)

S90.00

Contusion of unspecified ankle

S90.01

Contusion of right ankle

S90.02

Contusion of left ankle

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S90.0?

ICD-10-CM code S90.0 represents "Contusion of ankle". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S90.0 a billable code?

No, S90.0 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 S90.0.

What chapter is S90.0 in?

S90.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S90.0?

S90.0 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 S90.0?

S90.0 has 3 child codes, including: S90.00 (Contusion of unspecified ankle), S90.01 (Contusion of right ankle), S90.02 (Contusion of left ankle).

Are additional codes required with S90.0?

Yes, when using S90.0 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S90.0?

S90.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0160956. 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.