S94.92XS — Injury of unspecified nerve at ankle and foot level, left leg, sequela
Is S94.92XS billable?
Yes, but S94.92XS is an unspecified code. S94.92XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S94.92XS 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 S94.92XS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S94.00XSInjury of lateral plantar nerve, unspecified leg, sequela
- S94.10XSInjury of medial plantar nerve, unspecified leg, sequela
- S94.20XSInjury of deep peroneal nerve at ankle and foot level, unspecified leg, sequela
- S94.30XSInjury of cutaneous sensory nerve at ankle and foot level, unspecified leg, sequela
- S94.8X1SInjury of other nerves at ankle and foot level, right leg, sequela
S94.92XS at a glance
| Code | S94.92XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Injury of unspecified nerve at ankle and foot level, left leg, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S94.92XS?
In S94.92XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S94.92XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S94.92XS group to?
S94.92XS sits in MDC 01 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 091Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCCmedical
- 092Other Disorders of Nervous System with CCmedical
- 093Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCCmedical
How is S94.92XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S94.9, the nearest indexed parent of S94.92XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › nerve NEC › ankle
- Injury › nerve NEC › foot
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S94.92XS to fully describe the condition. S94.92XS 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 S94.92XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S94.92XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S90-S99
The conditions below are not part of S94.92XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S94.92XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S94
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S94.92XS is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S91.-)
How long has S94.92XS existed?
S94.92XS 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.