ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S80.8
Other superficial injuries of lower leg
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S80.8
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
open bite of lower leg (S81.85-)
Inclusion Terms
Splinter in the lower leg
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S80.8 (Other superficial injuries of lower leg)
ICD-10-CM code S80.8 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S80.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S80.8 - Other superficial injuries of lower leg. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other superficial injuries of lower leg.