Lacerat musc/tend peroneal grp at low leg lev,unsp leg, init

Laceration of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of peroneal muscle group at lower leg level, unspecified leg, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut involving both the muscle and tendon components of the peroneal muscle group, located in the lower leg. This injury can result from trauma and affects the muscles responsible for eversion and plantarflexion of the foot.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for acute injuries where a patient presents with a laceration affecting both the peroneal muscles and their associated tendons in the lower leg. This is appropriate when the specific leg (left or right) is not documented, and it represents the initial treatment for the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies involvement of both muscle and tendon.
Confirm the injury is located in the lower leg and affects the peroneal group.
Only use the "A" seventh character for the initial encounter for this specific injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S86.329Lacerat musc/tend peroneal grp at lower leg level, unsp leg

S86.329A(current)

Crosswalks

891.2ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S86Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at lower leg level S86.0Injury of Achilles tendon S86.00Unspecified injury of Achilles tendon S86.001Unspecified injury of right Achilles tendon S86.001AUnspecified injury of right Achilles tendon, init encntr