S85.599 – Other specified injury of popliteal vein, unspecified leg

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the knee and lower leg

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S85.599
Code
S85.599 (claims format: S85599)
Description
Other specified injury of popliteal vein, unspecified leg
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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
S85 › S85.5 › S85.59

Billable codes under S85.599

S85.599 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S85 – Injury of blood vessels at lower leg level

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • injury of blood vessels at ankle and foot level (S95.-)
Code also:
  • any associated open wound (S81.-)
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S85

Block S80-S89

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Related codes in S85.59

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S85.599?

S85.599 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified injury of popliteal vein, unspecified leg, in the block S80-S89 (Injuries to the knee and lower leg).

Is S85.599 a billable code?

No. S85.599 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S85.599 belong to?

It belongs to category S85 – Injury of blood vessels at lower leg level.

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.