Strain of musc/fasc/tend at thigh level, left thigh, init

This code signifies a muscle, fascia, or tendon strain in the left thigh, affecting a muscle group other than the quadriceps, hamstrings, or adductors. It indicates an acute injury to the soft tissues of the left thigh that are not otherwise specified.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed strain of a less common muscle or tendon in the left thigh, such as the sartorius or a specific gluteal muscle attachment. This applies to the initial treatment phase of the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left thigh" and "initial encounter."
• Confirm the strained muscle, fascia, or tendon is not one of the more commonly coded thigh muscle groups (e.g., quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors).
• If the specific muscle is identified and has a more precise code, use that instead.