S86.291
Non-billableInj musc/tend anterior grp at lower leg level, right leg
Other injury of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, right leg
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 inj musc/tend anterior grp at lower leg level, right leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for inj musc/tend anterior grp at lower leg level, right leg is S86.291. The full clinical description is "Other injury of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, right leg". S86.291 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S86.291 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S86.291 represents "Other injury of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, right leg". 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 S86.291 a billable code?
No, S86.291 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 S86.291.
What chapter is S86.291 in?
S86.291 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S86.291?
S86.291 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 S86.291?
S86.291 has 3 child codes, including: S86.291A (Inj musc/tend anterior grp at low leg level, right leg, init), S86.291D (Inj musc/tend anterior grp at low leg level, right leg, subs), S86.291S (Inj musc/tend ant grp at low leg level, right leg, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S86.291?
Yes, when using S86.291 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S86.291?
S86.291 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865192. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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