Lacerat msl/tnd lng extn msl toe at ank/ft lev,unsp ft, subs

Laceration of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a laceration involving both the muscle and tendon components of an unspecified long extensor muscle of the toe, specifically located at the ankle or foot level. It indicates an open wound that has penetrated these deeper tissues. The "D" suffix specifies that this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, meaning the patient is receiving active treatment for the healing wound.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a laceration to a long extensor muscle and its tendon in the foot or ankle region. This includes scenarios such as wound care, dressing changes, or evaluation of healing progress after initial repair. It is appropriate when the specific foot (left or right) is not documented.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies a laceration (open wound) and involvement of both muscle and tendon.
Verify the encounter is for active treatment of the injury, not for sequelae or routine follow-up after healing is complete.
If the laterality (left or right foot) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.129Lacerat msl/tnd lng extn msl toe at ank/ft level, unsp foot

S96.129D(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