S85.162A ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified injury of posterior tibial artery, left 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
S85.162AUnspecified injury of posterior tibial artery, left leg, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S85.162A 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 S85
Injury of blood vessels at lower leg level
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Subcategory S85.162
Unspecified injury of posterior tibial artery, left leg
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Code S85.162A
Unspecified injury of posterior tibial artery, left leg, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S85.162A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S85.162A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S85.162A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S85.162A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S85.162A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S85.162A mean?
S85.162A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified injury of posterior tibial artery, left leg, initial encounter.”
Is S85.162A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S85.162A 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 S85.162A located in ICD-10-CM?
S85.162A 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 S85, Injury of blood vessels at lower leg level and subcategory S85.162, Unspecified injury of posterior tibial artery, left leg.
What coding notes are listed for S85.162A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S85.162A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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