Lacerat msl/tnd lng extn msl toe at ank/ft lev, l foot, sqla

Laceration of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, left foot, sequela

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a past injury involving a laceration to the muscle and/or tendon of the long extensor muscles of the left foot, specifically at the ankle or foot level. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a residual condition or complication directly resulting from this previous laceration.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic issue, such as persistent pain, weakness, limited range of motion, or deformity, that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained laceration to the specified left foot extensor structures. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the long-term effects of the initial injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior laceration as a sequela.
Do not use for acute injuries; this code is exclusively for residual effects.
Always specify laterality (left foot) as indicated by the code.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.122Lacerat msl/tnd lng extn msl of toe at ank/ft level, l foot

S96.122S(current)

Crosswalks

906.1ApproxICD-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