Is S80.27 a billable code?
No. S80.27 is a header code that groups 9 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S80.27: Other superficial bite of knee
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S80.27 groups related diagnoses under other superficial bite of knee. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S80.27
- S80.271AOther superficial bite of right knee, initial encounter
- S80.271DOther superficial bite of right knee, subsequent encounter
- S80.271SOther superficial bite of right knee, sequela
- S80.272AOther superficial bite of left knee, initial encounter
- S80.272DOther superficial bite of left knee, subsequent encounter
- S80.272SOther superficial bite of left knee, sequela
- S80.279AOther superficial bite of unspecified knee, initial encounter
- S80.279DOther superficial bite of unspecified knee, subsequent encounter
- S80.279SOther superficial bite of unspecified knee, sequela
Other codes in S80.2 Other superficial injuries of knee
S80.27 questions
What does S80.27 mean?
S80.27 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other superficial bite of knee. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.