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ICD-10-CM Code for Laceration without foreign body, left knee S81.012

ICD-10 code S81.012 for Laceration without foreign body, left knee is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Laceration without foreign body, left knee

S81

Excludes1: open fracture of knee and lower leg (S82.-)
traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-)

Excludes2: open wound of ankle and foot (S91.-)

Code also: any associated wound infection

 
S81.012 Laceration without foreign body, left knee
Child Code
Laceration without foreign body, left knee, initial encounter
Child Code
Laceration without foreign body, left knee, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Laceration without foreign body, left knee, sequela

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