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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury to the long extensor muscle or its tendon in the foot or ankle region, where the specific nature of the injury (e.g., strain, tear, rupture) is not documented. This muscle is responsible for lifting the toes.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for initial encounters when a patient presents with symptoms such as pain, swelling, or difficulty moving the toes, and a diagnosis of an extensor muscle/tendon injury is suspected but not yet fully specified. It is used when the affected foot is not documented.

💡Coding Tips

Only use this code for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.
Avoid using this code if a more specific diagnosis (e.g., strain, sprain, rupture) is documented.
Ensure documentation clearly indicates an unspecified injury to the long extensor muscle/tendon and that the laterality of the foot is not specified.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.109Unsp inj msl/tnd lng extn msl toe at ank/ft level, unsp foot

S96.109A(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