ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S89
Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S89
fracture of medial malleolus (adult) (S82.5-)
fracture of medial malleolus (adult) (S82.5-)
other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-)
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S89.0, S89.1, S89.2, and S89.3
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code in subcategory S89.8
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code in subcategory S89.9
- A: initial encounter for closed fracture
- D: subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- G: subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- K: subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- P: subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S89):
About ICD-10-CM Code S89 (Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg)
ICD-10-CM code S89 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 S89 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S89 - Other and unspecified 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 and unspecified injuries of lower leg.