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

Laceration 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 tear through the muscle and tendon fibers of the long flexor muscles responsible for toe movement, specifically occurring at the ankle or foot level. The injury involves the soft tissues that connect muscle to bone, causing disruption of the functional unit.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting an initial presentation of a laceration to the long flexor muscles and tendons of the toe, such as from a penetrating injury or a severe avulsion. It applies when the specific foot (left or right) is not documented.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "laceration" rather than a strain or sprain.
Verify the injury location is at the ankle or foot level, affecting the long flexor muscles of the toe.
Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.029Lacerat msl/tnd lng flxr msl toe at ank/ft level, unsp foot

S96.029A(current)

Crosswalks

891.2ApproxICD-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