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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for knee crush

S87.0

Crushing injury of knee

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding knee crush

The ICD-10-CM code for knee crush is S87.0 (Crushing injury of knee).

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

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.

Common questions about knee crush ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for knee crush?

S87.0 — Crushing injury of knee (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S87.0 billable?

No. S87.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.