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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Leg Laceration

ICD-10 Coding for Left Leg Laceration

S81.802A
S81.832A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for left leg laceration includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Left Lower Leg Cut
Left Leg Open Wound
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Leg Laceration

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Leg Laceration

Use ICD-10 code S81.802A for unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter

Billable Code
S81.802A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of an open wound on the left lower leg without specific type identified

Applicable To

  • • Open wound of left lower leg

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of wound and presence of any foreign bodies.

Puncture wound without foreign body, left lower leg, initial encounter

Billable Code
S81.832A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z18.01

Retained metal foreign body

Use when imaging confirms a retained metal foreign body in the wound.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a left leg laceration?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified open wound of the left lower leg, initial encounter, is S81.802A.

How do you code a puncture wound on the left leg?

For a puncture wound without a foreign body on the left lower leg, use ICD-10 code S81.832A.

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  • • Physical examination confirming puncture wound
  • • Imaging confirming absence of foreign body
  • Applicable To

    • • Puncture wound of left lower leg

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure thorough examination and imaging to rule out foreign bodies.