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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury to a muscle or tendon responsible for flexing the toes, specifically located in the right foot at the ankle or foot level. It covers injuries other than strains, lacerations, or punctures, and indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this condition.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or monitoring of an "other" type of injury (e.g., contusion, crush injury, avulsion) to the long flexor muscle or tendon of the right foot. This applies after the initial treatment phase has concluded.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter, indicating active treatment or healing phase.
Ensure documentation specifies "right foot" and an injury type other than strain, laceration, or puncture.
Confirm the injury is to the long flexor muscle/tendon of the toe at the ankle/foot level, not a different muscle group or location.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S96.091D(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