S80.871D — Other superficial bite, right lower leg, subsequent encounter
Is S80.871D billable?
Yes — S80.871D is billable for FY2027. S80.871D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S80.871D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S80.871D at a glance
| Code | S80.871D |
|---|---|
| Description | Other superficial bite, right lower leg, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S80.871D?
In S80.871D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S80.871D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S80.871D group to?
S80.871D sits in MDC 23 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.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S80.871D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S80.87, the nearest indexed parent of S80.871D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › leg › superficial NEC (s) (animal) (human)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S80.87
The conditions below can never be reported together with S80.871D on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- open bite of lower leg (S81.85-)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S80.871D to fully describe the condition. S80.871D 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 S80.871D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S80.871D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S80.871D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S80.871D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80
The conditions below are not part of S80.871D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S80.871D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- superficial injury of ankle and foot (S90.-)
How long has S80.871D existed?
S80.871D 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.