S84.01XA — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, right leg, initial encounter
Is S84.01XA billable?
Yes — S84.01XA is billable for FY2027. S84.01XA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S84.01XA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S84.01XA at a glance
| Code | S84.01XA |
|---|---|
| Description | Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, right 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 S84.01XA?
In S84.01XA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S84.01XA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S84.01XA group to?
S84.01XA sits in MDC 01 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.
- 073Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with MCCmedical
- 074Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders without MCCmedical
How is S84.01XA listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S84.0, the nearest indexed parent of S84.01XA. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › nerve NEC › tibial
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S84.01XA to fully describe the condition. S84.01XA 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 S84.01XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S84.01XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S84.01XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S84.01XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S84
The conditions below are not part of S84.01XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S84.01XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
- injury of nerves at ankle and foot level (S94.-)
Code also — inherited from S84
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S84.01XA is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S81.-)
How long has S84.01XA existed?
S84.01XA 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.