S80.272S – Other superficial bite of left knee, sequela
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the knee and lower leg
ICD-10-CM code
S80.272S
- Code
S80.272S(claims format:S80272S)- Description
- Other superficial bite of left knee, sequela
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S80-S89 Injuries to the knee and lower leg
- Parent codes
- S80 › S80.2 › S80.27 › S80.272
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S80 – Superficial injury of knee and lower leg
Excludes2 (not included here):
- superficial injury of ankle and foot (S90.-)
7th character note:
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S80
S80.27 – Other superficial bite of knee
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- open bite of knee (S81.05-)
Block S80-S89
Related codes in S80.272
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S80.272S?
S80.272S is the ICD-10-CM code for other superficial bite of left knee, sequela, in the block S80-S89 (Injuries to the knee and lower leg).
Is S80.272S a billable code?
Yes. S80.272S is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S80.272S belong to?
It belongs to category S80 – Superficial injury of knee and lower leg.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.