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S91.022

Non-billable

Laceration with foreign body, left ankle

Laceration with foreign body, 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

S91.02

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 ankle, foot and toes (S92.-with 7th character B)
  • traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-)

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.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated wound infection

Child Codes (3)

S91.022A

Laceration with foreign body, left ankle, initial encounter

BillableS91.022D

Laceration with foreign body, left ankle, subs encntr

BillableS91.022S

Laceration with foreign body, left ankle, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laceration with foreign body, left ankle?

The ICD-10-CM code for laceration with foreign body, left ankle is S91.022. The full clinical description is "Laceration with foreign body, left ankle". S91.022 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S91.022 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S91.022 represents "Laceration with foreign body, 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 S91.022 a billable code?

No, S91.022 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 S91.022.

What chapter is S91.022 in?

S91.022 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S91.022?

S91.022 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open fracture of ankle, foot and toes (S92.-with 7th character B); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under S91.022?

S91.022 has 3 child codes, including: S91.022A (Laceration with foreign body, left ankle, initial encounter), S91.022D (Laceration with foreign body, left ankle, subs encntr), S91.022S (Laceration with foreign body, left ankle, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S91.022?

Yes, when using S91.022 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S91.022?

S91.022 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2866513. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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