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S90.522

Non-billable

Blister (nonthermal), left ankle

Blister (nonthermal), left 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

S90.52

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)

S90.522A

Blister (nonthermal), left ankle, initial encounter

BillableS90.522D

Blister (nonthermal), left ankle, subsequent encounter

BillableS90.522S

Blister (nonthermal), left ankle, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for blister (nonthermal), left ankle?

The ICD-10-CM code for blister (nonthermal), left ankle is S90.522. The full clinical description is "Blister (nonthermal), left ankle". S90.522 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S90.522 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S90.522 represents "Blister (nonthermal), left ankle". 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 S90.522 a billable code?

No, S90.522 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 S90.522.

What chapter is S90.522 in?

S90.522 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S90.522?

S90.522 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 S90.522?

S90.522 has 3 child codes, including: S90.522A (Blister (nonthermal), left ankle, initial encounter), S90.522D (Blister (nonthermal), left ankle, subsequent encounter), S90.522S (Blister (nonthermal), left ankle, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S90.522?

Yes, when using S90.522 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S90.522?

S90.522 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2866300. 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.