U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S91 ICD-10-CM Code: Open wound of ankle, foot and toes

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

Code definition

Official description

S91

Open wound of ankle, foot and toes

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

Classification

Where S91 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

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

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the ankle and foot (S90-S99)

  3. 3

    Category S91

    Open wound of ankle, foot and toes

  4. 4

    Code S91

    Open wound of ankle, foot and toes

More specific choices

Codes under S91

S91 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 S91.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S91.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S91.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • open fracture of ankle, foot and toes (S92.-with 7th character B)
  • traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-)

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for S91.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S91 mean?

S91 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Open wound of ankle, foot and toes.”

Is S91 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. S91 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 S91 located in ICD-10-CM?

S91 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the ankle and foot (S90-S99) (S90–S99), under category S91, Open wound of ankle, foot and toes.

What coding notes are listed for S91?

No inclusion terms are listed for S91 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: open fracture of ankle, foot and toes (S92.-with 7th character B); traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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