S89 ICD-10-CM Code: Other and unspecified injuries of 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
S89Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S89 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 S89
Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg
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Code S89
Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg
More specific choices
Codes under S89
S89 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 S89.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S89.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S89.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S89.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-)
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S89 mean?
S89 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg.”
Is S89 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S89 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 S89 located in ICD-10-CM?
S89 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 S89, Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg.
What coding notes are listed for S89?
No inclusion terms are listed for S89 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-).
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