Strain msl/tnd lng extn msl toe at ank/ft lev, unsp ft, sqla

Strain of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, sequela

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a chronic or late effect of an injury to the long extensor muscle and its tendon in the foot, specifically at the ankle level. It indicates a persistent issue, such as weakness, pain, or limited range of motion, resulting from a previous strain to this muscle group responsible for toe extension.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms directly attributable to a past strain of the long extensor muscle of the toe. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the initial acute injury has resolved, but residual effects are still being managed.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character of 'S' to denote sequela, indicating a late effect.
Ensure documentation clearly links current symptoms to a previously sustained strain of the specified muscle/tendon.
Do not use for acute injuries; refer to the appropriate acute strain codes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.119Strain msl/tnd lng extn msl toe at ank/ft level, unsp foot

S96.119S(current)

Crosswalks

905.7ApproxICD-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