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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S81.802S ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, sequela

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S81.802S

Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, sequela

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S81.802S sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89)

  3. 3

    Category S81

    Open wound of knee and lower leg

  4. 4

    Subcategory S81.802

    Unspecified open wound, left lower leg

  5. 5

    Code S81.802S

    Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S81.802S.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S81.802S.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S81.802S.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S81.802S.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S81.802S.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S81.802S mean?

S81.802S is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, sequela.”

Is S81.802S a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S81.802S 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 S81.802S located in ICD-10-CM?

S81.802S 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 S81, Open wound of knee and lower leg and subcategory S81.802, Unspecified open wound, left lower leg.

What coding notes are listed for S81.802S?

No inclusion terms are listed for S81.802S in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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