S84
Non-Billable

Injury of nerves at lower leg level

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Injury of nerves at lower leg level?

ICD-10-CM S84 is the diagnosis code for Injury of nerves at lower leg level. 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.

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Coding Guidelines for S84

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in S84. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • injury of nerves at ankle and foot level (S94.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S84 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 5 entries
S84.0Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg levelNon-BillableS84.00Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, unspecified legBillableS84.01Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, right legBillableS84.02Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, left legBillableS84.1Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg levelNon-BillableS84.10Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, unspecified legBillableS84.11Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, right legBillableS84.12Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, left legBillableS84.2Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at lower leg levelNon-BillableS84.20Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at lower leg level, unspecified legBillableS84.21Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at lower leg level, right legBillableS84.22Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at lower leg level, left legBillableS84.8Injury of other nerves at lower leg levelNon-BillableS84.80Injury of other nerves at lower leg levelNon-BillableS84.801Injury of other nerves at lower leg level, right legBillableS84.802Injury of other nerves at lower leg level, left legBillableS84.809Injury of other nerves at lower leg level, unspecified legBillableS84.9Injury of unspecified nerve at lower leg levelNon-BillableS84.90Injury of unspecified nerve at lower leg level, unspecified legBillableS84.91Injury of unspecified nerve at lower leg level, right legBillableS84.92Injury of unspecified nerve at lower leg level, left legBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S84 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S84 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S84 mean?

S84 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of nerves at lower leg level". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is S84 in?

S84 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 S84?

S84 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S84.0, S84.1, S84.2, S84.8, S84.9.

When should I use S84?

Use S84 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of nerves at lower leg level" 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 Injury of nerves at lower leg level?

The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of nerves at lower leg level is S84.

Can S84 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S84 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S84 in?

S84 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S84 valid for 2026?

Yes, S84 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
S84
Injury of nerves at lower leg level
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