Strain of musc/tend at lower leg level, left leg, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or residual condition resulting from a previous strain injury to a muscle or tendon in the left lower leg, excluding the Achilles tendon. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing symptoms or functional limitations directly attributable to an old injury in this anatomical region.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with persistent pain, weakness, or restricted movement in the left lower leg due to a past muscle or tendon strain. It should be used for conditions that are no longer acute but are a direct consequence of the original injury, such as chronic tendinopathy or muscle weakness following a resolved tear.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a previous strain injury.
• Verify the specific muscle or tendon involved is not the Achilles tendon (S86.0-S86.1-).
• Confirm the laterality is explicitly stated as left leg.