Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S87 is the diagnosis code for Crushing injury of lower leg. 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 S87. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S87 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S87 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S87 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Crushing injury of lower leg". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S87 is located in Section S80-S89 â "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S87 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S87.0, S87.8.
Use S87 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Crushing injury of lower leg" 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 Crushing injury of lower leg is S87.
No, S87 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S87 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S87 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.