2025 ICD-10-CM code S80.871A
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - Other superficial bite of lower leg 19 Feed
Other superficial bite, right lower leg, initial encounter.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of a superficial bite wound requiring medical evaluation and treatment. The documentation should support the need for the level of service provided.
In simple words: This code represents a minor bite on the surface of the right lower leg, documented at the first visit for this injury.
This code describes a superficial bite injury to the right lower leg, not otherwise specified, and indicates the initial encounter for care.
Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency room after being bitten on the right lower leg by a dog. The bite has broken the skin but is not deep and does not involve underlying tissues. This is the patient's first visit for this injury., A child is brought to their pediatrician after being nipped on the right lower leg by a pet hamster. The bite is superficial, causing a small abrasion. This is the child's initial visit for the bite., A patient presents to an urgent care clinic with a superficial bite wound on their right lower leg received while hiking. The source of the bite is unknown, and it is their first time seeking care for this injury.
Documentation should include the location of the bite (right lower leg), the nature of the injury (superficial), the source of the bite (if known), and that this is the initial encounter for care.
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Urgent Care, General Surgery
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Office, Urgent Care Facility, Telehealth Provided in Patient’s Home, Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient’s Home