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S76.919

Non-billable

Strain of unsp musc/fasc/tend at thigh level, unsp thigh

Strain of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons 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

S76.91

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)

S76.919A

Strain of unsp musc/fasc/tend at thi lev, unsp thigh, init

BillableS76.919D

Strain of unsp musc/fasc/tend at thi lev, unsp thigh, subs

BillableS76.919S

Strain unsp musc/fasc/tend 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 unsp musc/fasc/tend at thigh level, unsp thigh?

The ICD-10-CM code for strain of unsp musc/fasc/tend at thigh level, unsp thigh is S76.919. The full clinical description is "Strain of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, unspecified thigh". S76.919 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S76.919 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S76.919 represents "Strain of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons 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 S76.919 a billable code?

No, S76.919 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 S76.919.

What chapter is S76.919 in?

S76.919 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S76.919?

S76.919 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 S76.919?

S76.919 has 3 child codes, including: S76.919A (Strain of unsp musc/fasc/tend at thi lev, unsp thigh, init), S76.919D (Strain of unsp musc/fasc/tend at thi lev, unsp thigh, subs), S76.919S (Strain unsp musc/fasc/tend at thi lev, unsp thigh, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S76.919?

Yes, when using S76.919 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S76.919?

S76.919 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2859907. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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