S81.05
Non-billableOpen bite of knee
S81.05 is the ICD-10-CM code for Open bite of knee. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S81.051 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Includes
- •Bite of knee NOS
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •superficial bite of knee (S80.27-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S81.05?
- S81.05 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Open bite of knee". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S81.05 a billable code?
- No — S81.05 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S81.051) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of S81.05?
- S81.05 has 3 more specific child codes, including S81.051, S81.052, S81.059.
- What is excluded from S81.05?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): superficial bite of knee (S80.27-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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