Strain msl/tnd lng flxr msl toe at ank/ft lev, unsp ft, init

Strain of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-traumatic injury to the long flexor muscles and their tendons responsible for toe movement, located in the ankle and foot region. It indicates an overstretching or tearing of these soft tissues without specifying which foot is affected.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation confirms a strain of the long flexor muscles or tendons of the toes, such as the flexor hallucis longus or flexor digitorum longus, at the ankle or foot level. This is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury where the specific foot involved is not documented.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "strain" and not a sprain or rupture.
Only use this code for the initial encounter for this specific injury.
Avoid using this code if the laterality (left or right foot) is clearly documented; instead, choose a more specific code.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.019Strain msl/tnd lng flxr msl toe at ank/ft level, unsp foot

S96.019A(current)

Crosswalks

845.09ApproxICD-9 845.19ApproxICD-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 S96.001