Inj msl/fasc/tnd posterior grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, init

Other specified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level, unspecified thigh, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury to a specific muscle, fascia, or tendon within the posterior compartment of the thigh, excluding a strain, sprain, or laceration. This injury is not further specified as to the exact nature of the damage (e.g., tear, rupture) and the affected thigh is not documented. It indicates the initial treatment for this particular injury.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates an injury to a muscle, fascia, or tendon in the posterior thigh, but the specific type of injury (e.g., rupture, avulsion) is not detailed, and it's not a simple strain, sprain, or open wound. This applies to the initial encounter for treatment of such an injury when the laterality (left or right thigh) is not specified.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies an injury to the posterior muscle group of the thigh, not just a general thigh injury.
Confirm the injury is not classified as a strain (S76.31-), sprain (S76.32-), or laceration (S76.33-).
Verify that the encounter is for the initial treatment of this specific injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S76.399Inj msl/fasc/tnd posterior grp at thigh level, unsp thigh

S76.399A(current)

Crosswalks

959.6ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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