Is S85.172 a billable code?
No. S85.172 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S85.172: Laceration of posterior tibial artery, left leg
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S85.172 groups related diagnoses under laceration of posterior tibial artery, left leg. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S85.172
- S85.172ALaceration of posterior tibial artery, left leg, initial encounter
- S85.172DLaceration of posterior tibial artery, left leg, subsequent encounter
- S85.172SLaceration of posterior tibial artery, left leg, sequela
Other codes in S85.17 Laceration of posterior tibial artery
S85.172 questions
What does S85.172 mean?
S85.172 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration of posterior tibial artery, left leg. 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.