2021 ICD-10-CM Code S89.80XA
Other specified injuries of unspecified lower leg, initial encounter
Valid for Submission
S89.80XA is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other specified injuries of unspecified lower leg, initial encounter. The code S89.80XA is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code S89.80XA might also be used to specify conditions or terms like complete division of patellar tendon, complete division, quadriceps tendon, degloving injury of lower leg, degloving injury, knee, foreign body in lower leg , metal foreign body in calf, etc.
S89.80XA is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like other specified injuries of unspecified lower leg. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like S89.80XA are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
| ICD-10: | S89.80XA |
| Short Description: | Oth injuries of unspecified lower leg, init encntr |
| Long Description: | Other specified injuries of unspecified lower leg, initial encounter |
Code Classification
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Complete division of patellar tendon
- Complete division, quadriceps tendon
- Degloving injury of lower leg
- Degloving injury, knee
- Foreign body in lower leg
- Metal foreign body in calf
- Metal foreign body in knee
- Metal foreign body in lower leg
- Metal foreign body in lower leg
- Metal foreign body in lower leg
- Metal foreign body in shin
- Splinter of lower leg, without major open wound
- Splinter of lower leg, without major open wound, infected
- Splinter of lower limb, without major open wound, infected
- Wood splinter in knee
- Wood splinter in lower leg
- Wood splinter in shin
Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping
The ICD-10 code S89.80XA is grouped in the following groups for version MS-DRG V38.0 What are Diagnostic Related Groups?
The Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a patient classification scheme which provides a means of relating the type of patients a hospital treats. The DRGs divides all possible principal diagnoses into mutually exclusive principal diagnosis areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). applicable from 10/01/2020 through 09/30/2021.
Convert S89.80XA to ICD-9 Code
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code S89.80XA its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
- 959.7 - Lower leg injury NOS (Approximate Flag)
Information for Patients
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.
These injuries can affect the entire leg, or just the foot, ankle, knee, or hip. Certain diseases also lead to leg problems. For example, knee osteoarthritis, common in older people, can cause pain and limited motion. Problems in your veins in your legs can lead to varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis.
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Code History
- 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)