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S90.55

Superficial foreign body of ankle

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

S90S90.5S90.55

Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Section: S90-S99 - Injuries to the ankle and foot

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Splinter in the ankle

Specific Codes (3)

S90.551Category

Superficial foreign body, right ankle

S90.552Category

Superficial foreign body, left ankle

S90.559Category

Superficial foreign body, unspecified ankle

Related Codes

S90.51Category

Abrasion of ankle

S90.52Category

Blister (nonthermal) of ankle

S90.54Category

External constriction of ankle

S90.56Category

Insect bite (nonvenomous) of ankle

S90.57Category

Other superficial bite of ankle

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