S85.912D — Laceration of unspecified blood vessel at lower leg level, left leg, subsequent encounter
Is S85.912D billable?
Yes, but S85.912D is an unspecified code. S85.912D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S85.912D is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S85.912D — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S85.001DUnspecified injury of popliteal artery, right leg, subsequent encounter
- S85.101DUnspecified injury of unspecified tibial artery, right leg, subsequent encounter
- S85.201DUnspecified injury of peroneal artery, right leg, subsequent encounter
- S85.301DUnspecified injury of greater saphenous vein at lower leg level, right leg, subsequent encounter
- S85.401DUnspecified injury of lesser saphenous vein at lower leg level, right leg, subsequent encounter
- S85.501DUnspecified injury of popliteal vein, right leg, subsequent encounter
- S85.801DUnspecified injury of other blood vessels at lower leg level, right leg, subsequent encounter
S85.912D at a glance
| Code | S85.912D |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration of unspecified blood vessel 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 S85.912D?
In S85.912D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S85.912D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S85.912D group to?
S85.912D 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 S85.912D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S85.91, the nearest indexed parent of S85.912D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › blood vessel NEC › leg › laceration
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S85.912D to fully describe the condition. S85.912D 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 S85.912D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S85.912D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S85.912D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S85.912D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S85
The conditions below are not part of S85.912D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S85.912D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- injury of blood vessels at ankle and foot level (S95.-)
Code also — inherited from S85
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S85.912D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S81.-)
How long has S85.912D existed?
S85.912D 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.