Unsp inj msl/tnd lng flxr msl toe at ank/ft lev, r ft, sqla

Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, right foot, sequela

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication resulting from an unspecified injury to the long flexor muscle and its tendon in the right foot, specifically at the ankle or foot level. This indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual effects.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or conditions directly attributable to a past, unspecified injury of the right foot's long flexor muscle/tendon. This applies when the original injury is no longer acute but has left a lasting impact, such as chronic pain, weakness, or limited range of motion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous injury of the specified muscle/tendon.
Verify that the injury is located on the right foot and at the ankle/foot level.
Confirm the "sequela" nature of the condition, meaning it's a residual effect, not an acute injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.001Unsp inj msl/tnd lng flxr msl of toe at ank/ft level, r foot

S96.001S(current)

Crosswalks

908.9ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S96Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level S96.0Injury of msl/tnd lng flexor muscle of toe at ank/ft level S96.00Unsp inj msl/tnd lng flexor muscle of toe at ank/ft level S96.001Unsp inj msl/tnd lng flxr msl of toe at ank/ft level, r foot S96.001A