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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for leg lower abrasion

S80.81

Abrasion of lower leg

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding leg lower abrasion

The ICD-10-CM code for leg lower abrasion is S80.81 (Abrasion of lower leg).

Within S80.8 (other superficial injuries of lower leg), S80.81 is specifically for abrasion of lower leg. Related codes cover Blister (nonthermal) of lower leg (S80.82), external constriction of lower leg (S80.84), superficial foreign body of lower leg (S80.85), insect bite (nonvenomous) of lower leg (S80.86) and other superficial bite of lower leg (S80.87).

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 leg lower abrasion codes (official index)

  • knee
  • upper

Common questions about leg lower abrasion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for leg lower abrasion?

S80.81 — Abrasion of lower leg (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S80.81 billable?

No. S80.81 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.