Unsp inj msl/tnd lng extn msl toe at ank/ft lev, l ft, subs

Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, left foot, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an unspecified injury to the long extensor muscle and its tendon in the left foot, specifically at the ankle or foot level. The injury's exact nature (e.g., strain, tear) is not documented, and this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for ongoing management, follow-up, or healing of an unspecific injury to the left long extensor muscle/tendon of the toe. This applies when the initial injury has already been treated and the patient is no longer in the acute phase of care.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly indicates a "subsequent encounter" for this specific injury.
Only use this code when the exact nature of the muscle/tendon injury (e.g., sprain, tear) is not specified in the medical record.
Verify the laterality is correctly documented as "left foot."

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.102Unsp inj msl/tnd lng extn msl of toe at ank/ft level, l foot

S96.102D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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