ICD-10/S91.001

S91.001 ICD 2026 Code: Unspecified open wound, right ankle

S91.001 is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified open wound, right ankle. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified open wound, right ankle (ICD-10-CM S91.001), 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 open wound, right ankle is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S91.001. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): open fracture of ankle, foot and toes (S92.-with 7th character B); traumatic amputation of ankle and foot S98.-. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; fracture of ankle and malleolus S82.-; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated wound infection. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S91.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S91.001 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • open fracture of ankle, foot and toes (S92.-with 7th character B)
  • traumatic amputation of ankle and foot S98.-

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • burns and corrosions T20-T32
  • fracture of ankle and malleolus S82.-
  • frostbite T33-T34
  • insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4

Code Also

Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.

  • any associated wound infection

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can S91.001 be billed directly?

No. S91.001 (Unspecified open wound, right ankle) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does S91.001 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S91.

What can't be coded together with S91.001?

Per Excludes1 instructions, S91.001 must not be reported with: open fracture of ankle, foot and toes (S92.-with 7th character B); traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-).

Can S91.001 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per Excludes2 instructions, S91.001 and the following may both be reported when both are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-); frostbite (T33-T34); insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4).

Codes in This Family (3)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S91.001, with their registry titles.

  • S91.001A — Unspecified open wound, right ankle, initial encounter
  • S91.001D — Unspecified open wound, right ankle, subsequent encounter
  • S91.001S — Unspecified open wound, right ankle, sequela

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