Unsp inj msl/tnd lng extn msl toe at ank/ft lev, l ft, init

Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, left foot, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an unspecified injury to the long extensor muscle or its tendon in the left foot, specifically at the ankle or foot level. This injury could involve any of the extensor muscles that lift the toes, such as the extensor hallucis longus or extator digitorum longus, without further detail regarding the nature of the injury (e.g., strain, tear).

🎯When to Use

Use this code for initial encounters when a patient presents with an injury to the long extensor muscle or tendon of the left foot, and the specific type of injury (e.g., sprain, strain, tear) is not documented. This is appropriate when the injury location is clearly identified as the ankle or foot level.

💡Coding Tips

Only use this code for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.
Ensure documentation specifies the left foot and an unspecified injury type.
Avoid using this code if a more specific injury (e.g., sprain, tear) or a more precise anatomical location is documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.102Unsp inj msl/tnd lng extn msl of toe at ank/ft level, l foot

S96.102A(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