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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a muscle or tendon strain in the right ankle or foot, affecting structures other than the Achilles tendon, peroneal, or tibialis muscles. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury that has already been diagnosed and is in the healing phase.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting for subsequent treatment of a right ankle or foot muscle/tendon strain, such as physical therapy, follow-up orthopedic appointments, or medication refills. This applies when the initial injury has been established and the focus is on recovery and management.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right foot" and "subsequent encounter" for accurate coding.
Verify that the strained muscle/tendon is not specifically categorized elsewhere (e.g., Achilles, peroneal, tibialis).
Distinguish from initial encounters (A) or sequela (S) encounters.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S96.811D(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