Unsp inj intrinsic msl/tnd at ank/ft level, r foot, subs

Unspecified injury of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, right foot, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an unspecified injury to the small muscles and tendons located within the right foot, at the ankle and foot level. The exact nature of the injury to these intrinsic structures is not specified in the documentation.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for an intrinsic muscle or tendon injury of the right foot, and the specific type of injury (e.g., strain, sprain, tear) is not documented. This is appropriate for follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or monitoring of a previously diagnosed but unspecified injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly indicates a "subsequent encounter" for the injury.
Only use this code when the specific type of intrinsic muscle/tendon injury is not detailed.
Verify the laterality is explicitly documented as the "right foot."

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.201Unsp injury of intrinsic msl/tnd at ank/ft level, right foot

S96.201D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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