Lacerat msl/tnd lng extn msl toe at ank/ft lev, r foot, sqla

Laceration of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, right foot, sequela

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a past injury involving a tear or cut to the muscle and/or tendon of the long extensor muscle responsible for toe movement on the patient's right foot, specifically at the ankle or foot level. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the original, now healed, laceration.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting chronic pain, weakness, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues in the right foot that are directly attributable to a previously sustained laceration of the long extensor muscle or tendon. This applies to follow-up encounters for long-term effects, not the initial acute injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior laceration of the specified muscle/tendon.
Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; a different code would be appropriate for the active laceration.
Verify the laterality (right foot) and the specific muscle/tendon involved are accurately documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.121Lacerat msl/tnd lng extn msl of toe at ank/ft level, r foot

S96.121S(current)

Crosswalks

906.1ApproxICD-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