S81
Open wound of knee and lower leg
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S81
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with S81
- open fracture of knee and lower leg (S82.-)
- traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-)
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- open wound of ankle and foot (S91.-)
Code Also
- any associated wound infection
