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S86.811

Non-billable

Strain of musc/tend at lower leg level, right leg

Strain of other muscle(s) and tendon(s) 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S80-S89

Parent Code

S86.81

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)
  • 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)

S86.811A

Strain of musc/tend at lower leg level, right leg, init

BillableS86.811D

Strain of musc/tend at lower leg level, right leg, subs

BillableS86.811S

Strain of musc/tend at lower leg level, right leg, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for strain of musc/tend at lower leg level, right leg?

The ICD-10-CM code for strain of musc/tend at lower leg level, right leg is S86.811. The full clinical description is "Strain of other muscle(s) and tendon(s) at lower leg level, right leg". S86.811 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S86.811 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S86.811 represents "Strain of other muscle(s) and tendon(s) 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 S86.811 a billable code?

No, S86.811 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 S86.811.

What chapter is S86.811 in?

S86.811 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S86.811?

S86.811 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 S86.811?

S86.811 has 3 child codes, including: S86.811A (Strain of musc/tend at lower leg level, right leg, init), S86.811D (Strain of musc/tend at lower leg level, right leg, subs), S86.811S (Strain of musc/tend at lower leg level, right leg, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S86.811?

Yes, when using S86.811 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S86.811?

S86.811 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865270. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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