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S76.319

Non-billable

Strain of msl/fasc/tnd posterior grp at thi lev, unsp thigh

Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level, unspecified thigh

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S70-S79

Parent Code

S76.31

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • snake bite (T63.0-)
  • venomous insect bite or sting (T63.4-)
  • injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at lower leg level (S86)
  • sprain of joint and ligament of hip (S73.1)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated open wound (S71.-)

Child Codes (3)

S76.319A

Strain of msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, init

BillableS76.319D

Strain of msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, subs

BillableS76.319S

Strain msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for strain of msl/fasc/tnd posterior grp at thi lev, unsp thigh?

The ICD-10-CM code for strain of msl/fasc/tnd posterior grp at thi lev, unsp thigh is S76.319. The full clinical description is "Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level, unspecified thigh". S76.319 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S76.319 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S76.319 represents "Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level, unspecified thigh". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S76.319 a billable code?

No, S76.319 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S76.319.

What chapter is S76.319 in?

S76.319 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S76.319?

S76.319 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under S76.319?

S76.319 has 3 child codes, including: S76.319A (Strain of msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, init), S76.319D (Strain of msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, subs), S76.319S (Strain msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S76.319?

Yes, when using S76.319 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S76.319?

S76.319 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2859801. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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