Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S92.81 is the diagnosis code for Other fracture of foot. 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 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.
Understanding where S92.81 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S92.81 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S92.81 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other fracture of foot". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S92.81 is S92.8 ("Other fracture of foot, except ankle"). S92.81 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S92.81 is located in Section S90-S99 — "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S92.81 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S92.811, S92.812, S92.819.
Use S92.81 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other fracture of foot" 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 fracture of foot is S92.81.
No, S92.81 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S92.81 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S92.81 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.