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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a muscle or tendon strain in the left ankle or foot, excluding the Achilles tendon, occurring for the first time. It indicates an overstretching or tearing of muscle fibers or tendons in this specific anatomical region.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting a new injury involving a strain to any muscle or tendon of the left ankle or foot, other than the Achilles tendon. This could include strains of the peroneal tendons, tibialis anterior, or other intrinsic foot muscles.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "left foot" and "initial encounter."
Confirm the injury is a strain and not a sprain, rupture, or other type of injury.
Verify that the affected muscle or tendon is not the Achilles tendon, as that has a separate code.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.812Strain of muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, left foot

S96.812A(current)

Crosswalks

845.19ApproxICD-9 845.09ApproxICD-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