Strain of intrinsic msl/tnd at ank/ft level, r foot, subs

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-traumatic injury to the small muscles and their tendons located within the right foot, or the tendons that cross the ankle joint. It indicates an overstretching or tearing of these soft tissues, specifically affecting the right lower extremity.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed strain of the intrinsic foot muscles or ankle tendons on the right side. This includes physical therapy sessions, re-evaluations, or medication management for the healing injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the "subsequent encounter" for treatment of the strain.
Verify the laterality is explicitly documented as "right foot" or "right ankle."
Distinguish from sprains (ligamentous injury) or fractures.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.211Strain of intrinsic msl/tnd at ank/ft level, right foot

S96.211D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-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