S81.852S
S81.852S: Open bite, left lower leg, sequela
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exemptleft
S81.852S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for open bite, left lower leg, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check S81.852S with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "S": sequela
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S81
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S81.852S
A category’s note binds every code beneath it.
Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S81.852S
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
S81.852S is named in 8 Medicare coverage policies: 8 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
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Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.