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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for leg lower crush

S87.8

Crushing injury of lower leg

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding leg lower crush

The ICD-10-CM code for leg lower crush is S87.8 (Crushing injury of lower leg).

Within S87 (crushing injury of lower leg), S87.8 is specifically for crushing injury of lower leg. Related codes cover knee (S87.0).

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.

Use an additional code(s) for all associated injuries.

More specific leg lower crush codes (official index)

  • knee

Common questions about leg lower crush ICD-10 codes

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

S87.8 — Crushing injury of lower leg (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S87.8 billable?

No. S87.8 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.