ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S81.8
Open wound of lower leg
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S81.8
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
superficial bite of lower leg (S80.86-, S80.87-)
Inclusion Terms
Bite of lower leg NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S81.8 (Open wound of lower leg)
ICD-10-CM code S81.8 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 S81.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S81.8 - Open wound 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 Open wound of lower leg.