Strain of muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, r foot, init

Strain of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, right foot, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-traumatic overstretching or tearing of muscle fibers or tendons, excluding the Achilles tendon, located in the right ankle or foot. It indicates an acute injury that has not yet received definitive treatment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with a new injury to a muscle or tendon in the right ankle or foot, such as a strain of the peroneal tendons or the extensor digitorum longus. This is appropriate for the initial evaluation and management of the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies the right foot/ankle and confirms the injury is a strain, not a sprain or tear.
Verify the encounter is indeed the initial one for this specific injury.
If the specific muscle or tendon is known, consider a more specific code within the S96.8- category if available.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.811Strain of muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, right foot

S96.811A(current)

Crosswalks

845.09ApproxICD-9 845.19ApproxICD-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 S96.001