Inj msl/tnd lng flxr msl toe at ank/ft lev, unsp foot, init

Other injury of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code describes an injury to the long flexor muscles or their tendons in the foot or ankle, affecting the toes. This injury is not further specified as a strain, laceration, or rupture, and the specific foot involved is unknown. It represents the initial presentation of such an injury.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting with an acute, unspecific injury to the long flexor muscles or tendons of the toes at the ankle or foot level. This is appropriate when the documentation does not specify the exact nature of the injury (e.g., sprain, tear) or the affected foot (left or right).

💡Coding Tips

Always strive for greater specificity regarding the nature of the injury (e.g., strain, laceration, rupture) and the affected foot (left or right) if documented.
This code should only be used for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury. Subsequent encounters will require a different 7th character.
Review the medical record carefully for any additional details that would allow for a more specific code selection.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.099Inj msl/tnd lng flxr msl of toe at ank/ft level, unsp foot

S96.099A(current)

Crosswalks

959.7ApproxICD-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