Strain of adductor musc/fasc/tend unsp thigh, subs

Strain of adductor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified thigh, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a muscle strain affecting the adductor group in the thigh, which are responsible for bringing the legs together. The injury involves the muscle fibers, surrounding fascia, and tendons, and is being treated during a follow-up visit after the initial injury.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing care, such as physical therapy, follow-up appointments, or medication adjustments, for an adductor strain of the thigh. This applies when the initial injury has already been assessed and treated, and the patient is in the healing or recovery phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" for this injury.
Verify laterality (left or right) is not documented; if specified, a more precise code should be used.
Confirm the injury is a strain and not a sprain, tear, or other type of injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S76.219Strain of adductor muscle, fascia and tendon of unsp thigh

S76.219D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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