S81.059⚠ Requires 7th Character

Open bite, unspecified knee

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S81

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S81.059:

Ainitial encounterS81.059ADsubsequent encounterS81.059DSsequelaS81.059S

Sub-codes of S81.059(3)

S81.059 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S81.059AOpen bite, unspecified knee, initial encounter✓ BillableS81.059DOpen bite, unspecified knee, subsequent encounter✓ BillableS81.059SOpen bite, unspecified knee, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S80-S89Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89)├S81Open wound of knee and lower leg
└S81.059Open bite, unspecified knee

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