S80 ICD-10-CM Code: Superficial injury of knee and lower leg
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S80Superficial injury of knee and lower leg
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S80 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89)
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Category S80
Superficial injury of knee and lower leg
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Code S80
Superficial injury of knee and lower leg
More specific choices
Codes under S80
S80 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S80.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S80.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S80.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S80.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- superficial injury of ankle and foot (S90.-)
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S80 mean?
S80 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Superficial injury of knee and lower leg.”
Is S80 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S80 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S80 located in ICD-10-CM?
S80 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89) (S80–S89), under category S80, Superficial injury of knee and lower leg.
What coding notes are listed for S80?
No inclusion terms are listed for S80 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: superficial injury of ankle and foot (S90.-).
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