S81.801
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Unspecified open wound, right lower leg
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • open fracture of knee and lower leg (S82.-)
- • traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S81.801 represents unspecified open wound, right lower leg. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S81.801. Coders should note that S81.801 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S81.801?
ICD-10-CM code S81.801 is "Unspecified open wound, right lower leg". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S81.801 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, S81.801 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with S81.801?
S81.801 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can S81.801 be coded with other codes?
S81.801 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S81.80
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)