S84.01 is the authoritative medical code for Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, right leg. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, right leg (ICD-10-CM S84.01), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, right leg is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S84.01. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): injury of nerves at ankle and foot level S94.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus S90-S99; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated open wound S81.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S84.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S84.01 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- injury of nerves at ankle and foot level S94.-
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus S90-S99
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound S81.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S84.01 be billed directly?
No. S84.01 (Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, right leg) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S84.01 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S84.
Can S84.01 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S84.01 and the following may both be reported when both are present: injury of nerves at ankle and foot level (S94.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S84.01, with their registry titles.
- S84 — Injury of nerves at lower leg level
- S84.0 — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level
- S84.00 — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg
- S84.00A — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, initial encounter
- S84.00D — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, subsequent encounter
- S84.00S — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela
- S84.00XA — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, initial encounter
- S84.00XD — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, subsequent encounter
- S84.00XS — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela
- S84.01A — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, right leg, initial encounter
- S84.01D — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, right leg, subsequent encounter
- S84.01S — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, right leg, sequela
- S84.01XA — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, right leg, initial encounter
- S84.01XD — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, right leg, subsequent encounter
- S84.01XS — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, right leg, sequela
- S84.02 — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, left leg
- S84.02A — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, left leg, initial encounter
- S84.02D — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, left leg, subsequent encounter
- S84.02S — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, left leg, sequela
- S84.02XA — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, left leg, initial encounter
- S84.02XD — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, left leg, subsequent encounter
- S84.02XS — Injury of tibial nerve at lower leg level, left leg, sequela
- S84.1 — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level
- S84.10 — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg
- S84.10A — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, initial encounter
- S84.10D — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, subsequent encounter
- S84.10S — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela
- S84.10XA — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, initial encounter
- S84.10XD — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, subsequent encounter
- S84.10XS — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela
- S84.11 — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, right leg
- S84.11A — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, right leg, initial encounter
- S84.11D — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, right leg, subsequent encounter
- S84.11S — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, right leg, sequela
- S84.11XA — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, right leg, initial encounter
- S84.11XD — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, right leg, subsequent encounter
- S84.11XS — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, right leg, sequela
- S84.12 — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, left leg
- S84.12A — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, left leg, initial encounter
- S84.12D — Injury of peroneal nerve at lower leg level, left leg, subsequent encounter
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