Lacerat muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, left foot, init

Laceration of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, left foot, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or cut in a muscle or tendon located in the left ankle or foot, excluding those specifically categorized elsewhere. This injury involves the disruption of soft tissue fibers due to trauma, resulting in pain, swelling, and impaired function of the affected area.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for initial treatment of a patient presenting with a laceration to a muscle or tendon in the left ankle or foot, such as the tibialis posterior tendon or a muscle of the foot, that is not otherwise specified by a more precise code. This would include injuries sustained from sharp objects, falls, or direct impact.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "left foot" and "initial encounter."
Verify that the laceration involves a muscle or tendon and not solely skin or subcutaneous tissue.
Confirm that no more specific code exists for the particular muscle or tendon lacerated.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S96.822Laceration of muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, left foot

S96.822A(current)

Crosswalks

891.2ApproxICD-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