S99 – Other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the ankle and foot

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S99
Code
S99 (claims format: S99)
Description
Other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot
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
S90-S99 Injuries to the ankle and foot

Billable codes under S99

S99 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block S90-S99

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S99?

S99 is the ICD-10-CM code for other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot, in the block S90-S99 (Injuries to the ankle and foot).

Is S99 a billable code?

No. S99 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.