Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S90.471 is the diagnosis code for Other superficial bite of right great toe. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S90.471 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S90.471 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S90.471 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other superficial bite of right great toe". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S90.471 is S90.47 ("Other superficial bite of toe"). S90.471 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S90.471 is located in Section S90-S99 — "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S90.471 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other superficial bite of right great toe" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other superficial bite of right great toe is S90.471.
Yes, S90.471 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S90.471 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S90.471 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.