S80.261 — Insect bite (nonvenomous), right knee
Is S80.261 billable?
No — S80.261 is a non-billable header code. S80.261 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 S80.261.
S80.261 at a glance
| Code | S80.261 |
|---|---|
| Description | Insect bite (nonvenomous), right knee |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S80.261 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S80.26, the nearest indexed parent of S80.261. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › knee › superficial NEC › insect (s) (animal) (human)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S80.261 to fully describe the condition. S80.261 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 S80.261, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S80.261 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S80.261, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S80.261 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80
The conditions below are not part of S80.261, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S80.261 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- superficial injury of ankle and foot (S90.-)
What codes fall under S80.261? (3)
How long has S80.261 existed?
S80.261 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.