Question 1

Is S89 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S89 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S89 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S89 represents Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code S89 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S89 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S89?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S89 is section:S80-S89 (Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from S89?

Accepted Answer

Code S89 has Type 2 Excludes including: other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-). These conditions are not included in S89 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Does S89 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S89 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter for closed fracture), D (subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing), G (subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing) and 3 more options. Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., S89XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S892026

Excludes27Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes3Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers