ICD-10-CM S85.179: Laceration of posterior tibial artery, unspecified leg

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About ICD-10-CM Code S85.179 (Laceration of posterior tibial artery)

ICD-10-CM code S85.179 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 S85.179 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S85.179 - Laceration of posterior tibial artery, unspecified 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 Laceration of posterior tibial artery related to unspecified leg.