S85.10
Non-Billable

Unspecified injury of unspecified tibial artery

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Unspecified injury of unspecified tibial artery?

ICD-10-CM S85.10 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified injury of unspecified tibial artery. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for S85.10

✅ This Code Includes

  • Injury of tibial artery NOS

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S85.10 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 3 entries
S85.101Unspecified injury of unspecified tibial artery, right legBillableS85.102Unspecified injury of unspecified tibial artery, left legBillableS85.109Unspecified injury of unspecified tibial artery, unspecified legBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S85.10 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S85.10 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S85.10 mean?

S85.10 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified injury of unspecified tibial artery". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S85.10?

The parent code of S85.10 is S85.1 ("Injury of tibial artery"). S85.10 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S85.10 in?

S85.10 is located in Section S80-S89 — "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S85.10?

S85.10 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S85.101, S85.102, S85.109.

When should I use S85.10?

Use S85.10 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified injury of unspecified tibial artery" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Unspecified injury of unspecified tibial artery?

The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified injury of unspecified tibial artery is S85.10.

Can S85.10 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S85.10 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S85.10 in?

S85.10 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S85.10 valid for 2026?

Yes, S85.10 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S85.10
Unspecified injury of unspecified tibial artery
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S80-S89 — Injuries to the knee and lower leg
2026 ICD-10-CM