Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S81.001 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified open wound, right knee. 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 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 S81.001 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S81.001 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S81.001 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified open wound, right knee". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S81.001 is S81.00 ("Unspecified open wound of knee"). S81.001 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S81.001 is located in Section S80-S89 — "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S81.001 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use S81.001 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified open wound, right knee" 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 Unspecified open wound, right knee is S81.001.
Yes, S81.001 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S81.001 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S81.001 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.