S80.849A ICD-10-CM Code: External constriction, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S80.849AExternal constriction, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S80.849A 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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Subcategory S80.849
External constriction, unspecified lower leg
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Code S80.849A
External constriction, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S80.849A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S80.849A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S80.849A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S80.849A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S80.849A.
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 S80.849A mean?
S80.849A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “External constriction, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter.”
Is S80.849A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S80.849A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S80.849A located in ICD-10-CM?
S80.849A 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 and subcategory S80.849, External constriction, unspecified lower leg.
What coding notes are listed for S80.849A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S80.849A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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