Unsp inj msl/tnd lng flxr msl toe at ank/ft lev,unsp ft,subs

Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an unspecified injury to the long flexor muscle or its tendon in the toe region, occurring at the ankle or foot level, with the specific foot not documented. This diagnosis is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for an initial injury that has not yet healed.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for ongoing treatment, such as physical therapy, wound care, or follow-up evaluations, for an unspecific injury to the long flexor muscle/tendon of the toe. It should be used when the exact nature of the injury (e.g., strain, tear) is not specified in the medical record, and the affected foot is also not documented.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is clearly documented as a subsequent visit for an existing injury.
Only use this code when the specific nature of the injury and the affected foot are not detailed in the medical record.
If the laterality (left or right foot) is known, a more specific code should be selected.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.009Unsp inj msl/tnd lng flxr msl toe at ank/ft level, unsp foot

S96.009D(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