S84.802D — Injury of other nerves at lower leg level, left leg, subsequent encounter
Is S84.802D billable?
Yes — S84.802D is billable for FY2027. S84.802D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S84.802D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S84.802D at a glance
| Code | S84.802D |
|---|---|
| Description | Injury of other nerves 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 S84.802D?
In S84.802D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S84.802D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S84.802D group to?
S84.802D 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
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S84.802D to fully describe the condition. S84.802D 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 S84.802D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S84.802D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S84.802D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S84.802D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S84
The conditions below are not part of S84.802D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S84.802D 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 S84.802D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S81.-)
How long has S84.802D existed?
S84.802D 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.