S85.301 is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified injury of greater saphenous vein at lower leg level, right leg. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified injury of greater saphenous vein at lower leg level, right leg (ICD-10-CM S85.301), 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
Unspecified injury of greater saphenous vein at lower leg level, right leg is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S85.301. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): injury of blood vessels at ankle and foot level S95.-; 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 S85.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S85.301 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 blood vessels at ankle and foot level S95.-
- 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 S85.301 be billed directly?
No. S85.301 (Unspecified injury of greater saphenous vein 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 S85.301 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S85.
Can S85.301 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S85.301 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: injury of blood vessels at ankle and foot level (S95.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S85.301 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S85 — Injury of blood vessels at lower leg level
- S85.0 — Injury of popliteal artery
- S85.00 — Unspecified injury of popliteal artery
- S85.001 — Unspecified injury of popliteal artery, right leg
- S85.001A — Unspecified injury of popliteal artery, right leg, initial encounter
- S85.001D — Unspecified injury of popliteal artery, right leg, subsequent encounter
- S85.001S — Unspecified injury of popliteal artery, right leg, sequela
- S85.002 — Unspecified injury of popliteal artery, left leg
- S85.002A — Unspecified injury of popliteal artery, left leg, initial encounter
- S85.002D — Unspecified injury of popliteal artery, left leg, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S85 family