Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S91.011 is the diagnosis code for Laceration without foreign body, right ankle. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the ankle and foot" 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 S91.011 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S91.011 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S91.011 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Laceration without foreign body, right ankle". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S91.011 is S91.01 ("Laceration without foreign body of ankle"). S91.011 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S91.011 is located in Section S90-S99 — "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S91.011 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Laceration without foreign body, right ankle" 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 Laceration without foreign body, right ankle is S91.011.
Yes, S91.011 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S91.011 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S91.011 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.