S80.222 — Blister (nonthermal), left knee
Is S80.222 billable?
No — S80.222 is a non-billable header code. S80.222 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath S80.222.
S80.222 at a glance
| Code | S80.222 |
|---|---|
| Description | Blister (nonthermal), left knee |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S80.222 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S80.22, the nearest indexed parent of S80.222. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Blister › knee (nonthermal)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S80.222 to fully describe the condition. S80.222 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S80.222, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S80.222 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S80.222, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S80.222 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80
The conditions below are not part of S80.222, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S80.222 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- superficial injury of ankle and foot (S90.-)
What codes fall under S80.222? (3)
How long has S80.222 existed?
S80.222 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.