ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for ankle laceration
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Laceration › ankle”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding ankle laceration
The ICD-10-CM code for ankle laceration is S91.01 (Laceration without foreign body of ankle). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S91.01.
Within S91.0, choose S91.01 (Laceration without foreign body of ankle) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: unspecified open wound of ankle (S91.00), laceration with foreign body of ankle (S91.02), puncture wound without foreign body of ankle (S91.03), puncture wound with foreign body of ankle (S91.04) and open bite of ankle (S91.05).
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.
More specific ankle laceration codes (official index)
- with
- foreign body S91.02 — Laceration with foreign body of ankle
Common questions about ankle laceration ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for ankle laceration?
- S91.01 — Laceration without foreign body of ankle (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S91.02.
Is S91.01 billable?
- No. S91.01 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.