S86.029
Non-billableLaceration of unspecified Achilles tendon
Laceration of unspecified Achilles tendon
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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)
- injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
- injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at ankle (S96.-)
- injury of patellar ligament (tendon) (S76.1-)
- sprain of joints and ligaments of knee (S83.-)
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 (S81.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for laceration of unspecified achilles tendon?
The ICD-10-CM code for laceration of unspecified achilles tendon is S86.029. The full clinical description is "Laceration of unspecified Achilles tendon". S86.029 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S86.029 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S86.029 represents "Laceration of unspecified Achilles tendon". 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 S86.029 a billable code?
No, S86.029 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 S86.029.
What chapter is S86.029 in?
S86.029 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S86.029?
S86.029 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 S86.029?
S86.029 has 3 child codes, including: S86.029A (Laceration of unspecified Achilles tendon, initial encounter), S86.029D (Laceration of unspecified Achilles tendon, subs encntr), S86.029S (Laceration of unspecified Achilles tendon, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S86.029?
Yes, when using S86.029 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S86.029?
S86.029 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865083. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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