S94.8X2A — Injury of other nerves at ankle and foot level, left leg, initial encounter
Is S94.8X2A billable?
Yes — S94.8X2A is billable for FY2027. S94.8X2A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S94.8X2A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S94.8X2A at a glance
| Code | S94.8X2A |
|---|---|
| Description | Injury of other nerves at ankle and foot level, left leg, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S94.8X2A?
In S94.8X2A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S94.8X2A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S94.8X2A group to?
S94.8X2A sits in MDC 01 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.
- 073Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with MCCmedical
- 074Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders without MCCmedical
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S94.8X2A to fully describe the condition. S94.8X2A 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 S94.8X2A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S94.8X2A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S90-S99
The conditions below are not part of S94.8X2A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S94.8X2A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S94
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S94.8X2A is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S91.-)
How long has S94.8X2A existed?
S94.8X2A 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.