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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for ankle abrasion

S90.51

Abrasion of ankle

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abrasion › ankle”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding ankle abrasion

The ICD-10-CM code for ankle abrasion is S90.51 (Abrasion of ankle).

Within S90.5 (other superficial injuries of ankle), S90.51 is specifically for abrasion of ankle. Related codes cover Blister (nonthermal) of ankle (S90.52), external constriction of ankle (S90.54), superficial foreign body of ankle (S90.55), insect bite (nonvenomous) of ankle (S90.56) and other superficial bite of ankle (S90.57).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about ankle abrasion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for ankle abrasion?

S90.51 — Abrasion of ankle (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S90.51 billable?

No. S90.51 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.