Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S85 is the diagnosis code for Injury of blood vessels at lower leg level. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 â 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.
The following conditions are not included in S85. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S85 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S85 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S85 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of blood vessels at lower leg level". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S85 is located in Section S80-S89 â "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S85 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S85.0, S85.1, S85.2, S85.3, S85.4 and more.
Use S85 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of blood vessels 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.
The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of blood vessels at lower leg level is S85.
No, S85 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S85 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S85 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.