S90.579A

Billable

Other superficial bite of ankle, unsp ankle, init encntr

Other superficial bite of ankle, unspecified ankle, initial encounter

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

S90-S99

Parent Code

S90.579
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other superficial bite of ankle, unsp ankle, init encntr?

The ICD-10-CM code for other superficial bite of ankle, unsp ankle, init encntr is S90.579A. The full clinical description is "Other superficial bite of ankle, unspecified ankle, initial encounter". S90.579A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code S90.579A mean?

ICD-10-CM code S90.579A represents “Other superficial bite of ankle, unspecified ankle, initial encounter”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is S90.579A a billable code?

Yes, S90.579A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is S90.579A in?

S90.579A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S90.579A?

S90.579A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2866353. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does S90.579A relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other superficial bite of ankle, unsp ankle, init encntr 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 S90.579A?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S90.579A in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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