ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S85
Injury of blood vessels at lower leg level
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S85
injury of blood vessels at ankle and foot level (S95.-)
Injury of tibial artery NOS
- Injury of greater saphenous vein NOS
- Injury of saphenous vein NOS
any associated open wound (S81.-)
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S85
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S85):
About ICD-10-CM Code S85 (Injury of blood vessels at lower leg level)
ICD-10-CM code S85 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 S85 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S85 - Injury of blood vessels at lower leg level. 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 Injury of blood vessels at lower leg level.