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S90.55 - Superficial foreign body of ankle


The ICD 10 Code for Superficial foreign body of ankle is listed as S90.55.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: S90.55
Description: Superficial foreign body of ankle
  • Splinter in the ankle
Chapter Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block Injuries to the ankle and foot (S90-S99)
Parent S90.5 - Other superficial injuries of ankle
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of S90.55:
S90.551 - Superficial foreign body, right ankle
S90.552 - Superficial foreign body, left ankle
S90.559 - Superficial foreign body, unspecified ankle
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of S90.55:
S90.51 - Abrasion of ankle
S90.52 - Blister (nonthermal) of ankle
S90.54 - External constriction of ankle
S90.56 - Insect bite (nonvenomous) of ankle
S90.57 - Other superficial bite of ankle