S89

Non-billable

Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg

S89 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S89.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, falling, or having an accident can damage your legs. Common leg injuries include sprains and strains , joint dislocations , and fractures (broken bones). These injuries can affect the entire leg, or just the foot , ankle , knee , or hip . Certain diseases also lead…

Read more about Leg Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes2 — not included here

  • other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-)

Notes

  • A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S89?
S89 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S89 a billable code?
No — S89 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S89.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S89?
S89 has 6 more specific child codes, including S89.0, S89.1, S89.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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