ICD-10-CM S87: Crushing injury of lower leg

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S87

Crushing injury of lower leg

Coding Notes & Guidelines for S87

Excludes2: Not Included Here

crushing injury of ankle and foot (S97.-)

Use Additional Code

code(s) for all associated injuries

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S87

7th Character Definitions
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S87):

S87.0 - Crushing injury of knee S87.00 - Crushing injury of unspecified knee S87.01 - Crushing injury of right knee S87.02 - Crushing injury of left knee S87.8 - Crushing injury of lower leg S87.80 - Crushing injury of unspecified lower leg S87.81 - Crushing injury of right lower leg S87.82 - Crushing injury of left lower leg

About ICD-10-CM Code S87 (Crushing injury of lower leg)

ICD-10-CM code S87 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 S87 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S87 - Crushing injury 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 Crushing injury of lower leg.