Inj oth musc/tend post grp at low leg level, left leg, init

Other injury of other muscle(s) and tendon(s) of posterior muscle group at lower leg level, left leg, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury, other than a strain or tear, to a muscle or tendon located in the posterior compartment of the lower left leg. This includes damage to muscles like the gastrocnemius, soleus, or plantaris, or their associated tendons, but excludes complete ruptures or simple strains.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting various non-specific injuries to the posterior lower leg muscles and tendons, such as contusions, avulsions (excluding complete tears), or other unspecified trauma. It should be used for the initial treatment of such an injury to the left leg.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies the left leg and the posterior muscle group.
Verify that the injury is not a simple strain (S86.11-) or a complete tear/rupture (S86.10-).
Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S86.192Inj oth musc/tend posterior grp at lower leg level, left leg

S86.192A(current)

Crosswalks

959.7ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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