ICD Code S81.802A

ICD code S81.802A is an unspecified open wound of the left lower leg, for an initial encounter.

1. Presence of an open wound located on the left lower leg

2. The wound does not meet criteria for a more specific type or location of open wound

3. No additional details are available to further specify the nature of the wound (e.g., laceration, puncture, avulsion)

4. The encounter is the initial visit for active treatment of the wound

5. No evidence of foreign body, infection, or complications at the time of assessment

6. The wound is not associated with a traumatic amputation or fracture

Applicable CPT codes for ICD-10 code S81.802A include:

- 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less

- 12002: Simple repair, 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

- 12004: Simple repair, 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm

- 12005: Simple repair, 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm

- 12031: Intermediate repair of wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less

- 12032: Intermediate repair, 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

- 12034: Intermediate repair, 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm

- 12035: Intermediate repair, 12.6 cm to 20.0 cm

- 13120: Complex repair of wounds of scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.5 cm or less

- 13121: Complex repair, 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

- 13122: Complex repair, each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

- 11045: Each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

- 97597: Removal of devitalized tissue from wound(s); first 20 sq cm or less

- 97598: Each additional 20 sq cm

CPT code selection depends on wound size, complexity, and treatment performed.

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