S89.9
Non-billableUnspecified injury of lower leg
Unspecified injury of lower leg
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(7)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified injury of lower leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified injury of lower leg is S89.9. The full clinical description is "Unspecified injury of lower leg". S89.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S89.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S89.9 represents “Unspecified injury of 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 S89.9 a billable code?
No, S89.9 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 S89.9.
What chapter is S89.9 in?
S89.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S89.9?
S89.9 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 S89.9?
S89.9 has 3 child codes, including: S89.90 (Unspecified injury of unspecified lower leg), S89.91 (Unspecified injury of right lower leg), S89.92 (Unspecified injury of left lower leg).
Are additional codes required with S89.9?
Yes, when using S89.9, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S89.9?
S89.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495958. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S89.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified injury of lower leg affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S89.9?
S89.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC9Z (Injuries to the knee or lower leg, unspecified).
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