2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S90.562SInsect bite (nonvenomous), left ankle, sequela
S90.562S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for insect bite (nonvenomous), left ankle, 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 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 604 through 605. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as infected nonvenomous insect bite of left ankle. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
S90.562S is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review the other POA exempt codes in Injuries to the ankle and foot (S90-S99).
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Infected nonvenomous insect bite of left ankle
- Insect bite, nonvenomous, of ankle
- Nonvenomous insect bite of ankle with infection
- Superficial injury of left ankle
- Wound of left ankle due to nonvenomous insect bite
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Superficial injury of ankle, foot and toes (S90). 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 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Insect Bites and Stings
Most insect bites are harmless, though they sometimes cause discomfort. Bee, wasp, and hornet stings and fire ant bites usually hurt. Mosquito and flea bites usually itch. Insects can also spread diseases. In the United States, some mosquitoes spread West Nile virus.
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Convert S90.562S to ICD-9-CMHistory
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Questions About S90.562SOverview
What is the ICD-10 code for insect bite (nonvenomous), left ankle, sequela?
The ICD-10-CM code for insect bite (nonvenomous), left ankle, sequela is S90.562S (sometimes written as S90562S). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Is S90.562S (Insect bite (nonvenomous), left ankle) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report insect bite (nonvenomous), left ankle, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in S90.562S mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the insect bite (nonvenomous), left ankle itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does S90.562S group to?
When insect bite (nonvenomous), left ankle, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 604, 605, with relative weights from 0.9160 to 1.4721 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Is S90.562S 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 insect bite (nonvenomous), left ankle, sequela on inpatient claims. The code appears in the Injuries to the ankle and foot (S90-S99) range of the CMS exempt list.
