S87.81XD — Crushing injury of right lower leg, subsequent encounter
Is S87.81XD billable?
Yes — S87.81XD is billable for FY2027. S87.81XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S87.81XD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S87.81XD at a glance
| Code | S87.81XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Crushing injury of 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 S87.81XD?
In S87.81XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S87.81XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S87.81XD group to?
S87.81XD 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 S87.81XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S87.8, the nearest indexed parent of S87.81XD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Crush, crushed, crushing › leg
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S87.81XD to fully describe the condition. S87.81XD is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from S87
Report an additional code alongside S87.81XD to fully describe the condition. S87.81XD is sequenced first.
- code(s) for all associated injuries
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S87.81XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S87.81XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S87.81XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S87.81XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S87
The conditions below are not part of S87.81XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S87.81XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
- crushing injury of ankle and foot (S97.-)
How long has S87.81XD existed?
S87.81XD 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.