Is S81.002 a billable ICD-10 code?

No. S81.002 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific subcategory for claims.

S81.002 ⚠ Non-billable

Unspecified open wound, left knee

Q: What is ICD-10 code S81.002?

ICD-10-CM code S81.002 stands for "Unspecified open wound, left knee". It is a non-billable header code in the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

Code

S81.002

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

No — use specific code

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S81.002?

ICD-10-CM code S81.002 represents Unspecified open wound, left knee. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is S81.002 billable?

No. S81.002 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.

What chapter is S81.002 in?

S81.002 belongs to the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter (S00–T88) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the S81 category

S81 Open wound of knee and lower leg Non-billable S81.0 Open wound of knee Non-billable S81.8 Open wound of lower leg Non-billable S81.00 Unspecified open wound of knee Non-billable S81.01 Laceration without foreign body of knee Non-billable S81.02 Laceration with foreign body of knee Non-billable S81.03 Puncture wound without foreign body of knee Non-billable S81.04 Puncture wound with foreign body of knee Non-billable

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