Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S89 is the diagnosis code for Other and unspecified injuries 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 S89. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S89 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S89 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S89 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S89 is located in Section S80-S89 â "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S89 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S89.0, S89.1, S89.2, S89.3, S89.8 and more.
Use S89 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other and unspecified injuries 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 Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg is S89.
No, S89 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S89 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S89 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.