S90.571A – Other superficial bite of ankle, right ankle, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the ankle and foot
- Code
S90.571A(claims format:S90571A)- Description
- Other superficial bite of ankle, right ankle, initial encounter
- Short description
- Other superficial bite of ankle, right ankle, init encntr
- 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
- S90-S99 Injuries to the ankle and foot
- Parent codes
- S90 › S90.5 › S90.57 › S90.571
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.
S90 – Superficial injury of ankle, foot and toes
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S90
S90.57 – Other superficial bite of ankle
- open bite of ankle (S91.05-)
Block S90-S99
Related codes in S90.571
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S90.571A?
S90.571A is the ICD-10-CM code for other superficial bite of ankle, right ankle, initial encounter, in the block S90-S99 (Injuries to the ankle and foot).
Is S90.571A a billable code?
Yes. S90.571A is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S90.571A belong to?
It belongs to category S90 – Superficial injury of ankle, foot and toes.
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.