2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S84.90XSInjury of unspecified nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S80-S89›S84

ICD-10-CM S84.90XS
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

S84.90XS is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for injury of unspecified nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 91 through 93. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as injury of multiple nerves at lower leg level. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S84.90XS
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Injury of unspecified nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela
Short Description
Injury of unsp nerve at lower leg level, unsp leg, sequela
Parent Code
S84.90
Injury of unspecified nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS80-S89Injuries to the knee and lower leg
CategoryS84Injury of nerves at lower leg level
This CodeS84.90XSInjury of unspecified nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

S84.90XS is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review the other POA exempt codes in Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89).

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Injury of multiple nerves at lower leg level
  • Injury of nerve at lower leg level

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Injury of nerves at lower leg level (S84). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to S84.90XS: its own notes plus those printed at S84, block S80-S89, and Chapter 19. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From S84 Injury of nerves at lower leg level applies to 45 codes
  • injury of nerves at ankle and foot level (S94.-)
From Block S80-S89 Injuries to the knee and lower leg applies to 4,680 codes
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be needed to fully describe the condition; the note gives no sequencing direction.

From S84 Injury of nerves at lower leg level applies to 45 codes
  • any associated open wound (S81.-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
  • The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

7th Character

Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.

From S84 Injury of nerves at lower leg level applies to 45 codes
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S84
Values for category S84 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela this code

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name S84.90XS, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming S84.90XS: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • S74 Injury of nerves at hip and thigh level
    injury of nerves at lower leg level (S84.-) names S84.-, which includes this code

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ073
Injury, sequela
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Leg Injuries and Disorders

Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, falling, or having an accident can damage your legs. Common leg injuries include sprains and strains, joint dislocations, and fractures (broken bones).

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert S84.90XS to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
907.5 Lt eff nerv inj pelv/leg
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About S84.90XSOverview

Is S84.90XS a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report injury of unspecified nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What does the 7th character S in S84.90XS mean?

The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the injury of unspecified nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg itself has resolved, not the original event.

What MS-DRG does S84.90XS group to?

When injury of unspecified nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 91, 92, 93, with relative weights from 0.7783 to 1.7050 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is S84.90XS exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for injury of unspecified nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela on inpatient claims. The code appears in the Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89) range of the CMS exempt list.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S84.90XS?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, injury of unspecified nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 907.5 (lt eff nerv inj pelv/leg). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.