Inj msl/tnd lng flxr msl toe at ank/ft level, r foot, init

Other injury of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, right foot, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury, other than a strain or laceration, to the long flexor muscles or their tendons in the right foot, specifically at the ankle or foot level. These muscles are crucial for toe flexion and contribute to foot stability. The injury is acute and represents the initial treatment for the condition.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for a patient presenting with a new injury to the long flexor muscles (e.g., flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus) or their tendons in the right foot, where the injury is not classified as a strain or open wound. Examples include contusions, ruptures (non-traumatic), or other unspecified injuries to these structures. This code is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment of such an injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "other injury" and rules out strain or laceration.
Verify laterality (right foot) and the specific anatomical location (ankle and foot level).
Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.091Inj msl/tnd lng flexor muscle of toe at ank/ft level, r foot

S96.091A(current)

Crosswalks

959.7ApproxICD-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