S84.22XD — Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at lower leg level, left leg, subsequent encounter
Is S84.22XD billable?
Yes — S84.22XD is billable for FY2027. S84.22XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S84.22XD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S84.22XD at a glance
| Code | S84.22XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at lower leg level, left 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 S84.22XD?
In S84.22XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S84.22XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S84.22XD group to?
S84.22XD 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 S84.22XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S84.2, the nearest indexed parent of S84.22XD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › nerve NEC › cutaneous sensory › leg
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S84.22XD to fully describe the condition. S84.22XD 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 S84.22XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S84.22XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S84.22XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S84.22XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S84
The conditions below are not part of S84.22XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S84.22XD 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 S84.22XD is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S81.-)
How long has S84.22XD existed?
S84.22XD 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.