2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S81.0
Open wound of knee
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- S81.0
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Open wound of knee
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
S81.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of open wound of knee. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Specific Coding Applicable to Open wound of knee
Non-specific codes like S81.0 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for open wound of knee:
S81.00 for Unspecified open wound of knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
S81.001 for Unspecified open wound, right knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.001A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.001D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.001S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.002 for Unspecified open wound, left knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.002A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.002D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.002S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.009 for Unspecified open wound, unspecified knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.009A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.009D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.009S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.01 for Laceration without foreign body of knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
S81.011 for Laceration without foreign body, right knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.011A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.011D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.011S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.012 for Laceration without foreign body, left knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.012A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.012D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.012S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.019 for Laceration without foreign body, unspecified knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.019A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.019D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.019S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.02 for Laceration with foreign body of knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
S81.021 for Laceration with foreign body, right knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.021A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.021D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.021S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.022 for Laceration with foreign body, left knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.022A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.022D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.022S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.029 for Laceration with foreign body, unspecified knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.029A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.029D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.029S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.03 for Puncture wound without foreign body of knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
S81.031 for Puncture wound without foreign body, right knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.031A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.031D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.031S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.032 for Puncture wound without foreign body, left knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.032A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.032D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.032S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.039 for Puncture wound without foreign body, unspecified knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.039A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.039D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.039S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.04 for Puncture wound with foreign body of knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
S81.041 for Puncture wound with foreign body, right knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.041A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.041D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.041S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.042 for Puncture wound with foreign body, left knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.042A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.042D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.042S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.049 for Puncture wound with foreign body, unspecified knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.049A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.049D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.049S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.05 for Open bite of knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
S81.051 for Open bite, right knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.051A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.051D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.051S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.052 for Open bite, left knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.052A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.052D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.052S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
S81.059 for Open bite, unspecified knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.059A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.059D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use S81.059S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
Coding Guidelines
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Open wound of knee and lower leg (S81). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Patient Education
Knee Injuries and Disorders
Your knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased, you have knee problems. Knee problems can cause pain and difficulty walking.
Knee problems are very common, and they occur in people of all ages. Knee problems can interfere with many things, from participation in sports to simply getting up from a chair and walking. This can have a big impact on your life.
The most common disease affecting the knee is osteoarthritis. The cartilage in the knee gradually wears away, causing pain and swelling.
Injuries to ligaments and tendons also cause knee problems. A common injury is to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). You usually injure your ACL by a sudden twisting motion. ACL and other knee injuries are common sports injuries.
Treatment of knee problems depends on the cause. In some cases your doctor may recommend knee replacement.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Wounds and Injuries
An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.
Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it is important to clean them. Serious and infected wounds may require first aid followed by a visit to your doctor. You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.
Other common types of injuries include:
- Animal bites
- Bruises
- Burns
- Dislocations
- Electrical injuries
- Fractures (broken bones)
- Sprains and strains
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Code History
- FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.