Question 1

Is S80.87 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S80.87 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S80.87 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S80.87 represents Other superficial bite of lower leg. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S80.87?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S80.87 is S80.8 (Other superficial injuries of lower leg). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from S80.87?

Accepted Answer

Code S80.87 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: open bite of lower leg (S81.85-). These conditions cannot be coded together with S80.87 as they represent different diagnoses.

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