Question 1

Is S81.85 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S81.85 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 S81.85 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S81.85 represents Open 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 S81.85?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S81.85 is S81.8 (Open wound of lower leg). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from S81.85?

Accepted Answer

Code S81.85 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: superficial bite of lower leg (S80.86-, S80.87-). These conditions cannot be coded together with S81.85 as they represent different diagnoses.

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