S80.812A — Abrasion, left lower leg, initial encounter
Is S80.812A billable?
Yes — S80.812A is billable for FY2027. S80.812A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S80.812A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S80.812A at a glance
| Code | S80.812A |
|---|---|
| Description | Abrasion, left lower leg, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S80.812A?
In S80.812A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S80.812A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S80.812A group to?
S80.812A sits in MDC 09 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCCmedical
- 605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCCmedical
How is S80.812A listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S80.81, the nearest indexed parent of S80.812A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Abrasion › leg
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S80.812A to fully describe the condition. S80.812A 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 S80.812A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S80.812A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S80.812A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S80.812A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80
The conditions below are not part of S80.812A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S80.812A and the excluded code may both be reported.
- superficial injury of ankle and foot (S90.-)
How long has S80.812A existed?
S80.812A 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.