S94.31XD — Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at ankle and foot level, right leg, subsequent encounter
Is S94.31XD billable?
Yes — S94.31XD is billable for FY2027. S94.31XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S94.31XD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S94.31XD at a glance
| Code | S94.31XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at ankle and foot level, right 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 S94.31XD?
In S94.31XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S94.31XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S94.31XD group to?
S94.31XD 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 S94.31XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S94.3, the nearest indexed parent of S94.31XD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › nerve NEC › ankle › cutaneous sensory
- Injury › nerve NEC › cutaneous sensory › ankle
- Injury › nerve NEC › foot › cutaneous sensory
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S94.31XD to fully describe the condition. S94.31XD 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 S94.31XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S94.31XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S90-S99
The conditions below are not part of S94.31XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S94.31XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S94
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S94.31XD is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S91.-)
How long has S94.31XD existed?
S94.31XD 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.