Laceration of unsp msl/tnd at ank/ft level, right foot, subs

Laceration of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, right foot, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in an unidentifiable muscle or tendon located in the right ankle or foot region, specifically when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury. This indicates the initial treatment has already occurred, and the patient is now in a healing or recovery phase.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting for subsequent visits related to a right ankle or foot muscle/tendon laceration where the specific muscle or tendon involved was not documented or identified. This includes scenarios such as wound care, physical therapy, or follow-up evaluations during the healing process after initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly indicates a "subsequent encounter" for the injury.
Only use this code when the specific muscle or tendon involved is truly unspecified in the medical record.
Verify laterality (right foot) is explicitly documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.921Laceration of unsp msl/tnd at ank/ft level, right foot

S96.921D(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