Strain msl/tnd lng flxr msl toe at ank/ft lev, unsp ft, subs

Strain of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-traumatic injury to the muscles and tendons responsible for flexing the toes, specifically at the ankle or foot level. It indicates an overstretching or tearing of these tissues, without specifying which foot is affected.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients recovering from a strain of the long flexor muscles of the toes. This includes situations such as physical therapy sessions, re-evaluation appointments, or medication management after the initial injury.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character to indicate the encounter type (e.g., D for subsequent, S for sequela).
Use when the specific foot (left or right) is not documented or is unknown.
Distinguish from sprains (ligament injuries) and complete ruptures.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.019Strain msl/tnd lng flxr msl toe at ank/ft level, unsp foot

S96.019D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-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