S86.909
Non-billableUnsp injury of unsp musc/tend at lower leg level, unsp leg
Unspecified injury of unspecified muscle(s) and tendon(s) at lower leg level, unspecified 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 unsp injury of unsp musc/tend at lower leg level, unsp leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp injury of unsp musc/tend at lower leg level, unsp leg is S86.909. The full clinical description is "Unspecified injury of unspecified muscle(s) and tendon(s) at lower leg level, unspecified leg". S86.909 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S86.909 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S86.909 represents "Unspecified injury of unspecified muscle(s) and tendon(s) at lower leg level, unspecified 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 S86.909 a billable code?
No, S86.909 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 S86.909.
What chapter is S86.909 in?
S86.909 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S86.909?
S86.909 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 S86.909?
S86.909 has 3 child codes, including: S86.909A (Unsp inj unsp musc/tend at lower leg level, unsp leg, init), S86.909D (Unsp inj unsp musc/tend at lower leg level, unsp leg, subs), S86.909S (Unsp inj unsp musc/tend at low leg level, unsp leg, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S86.909?
Yes, when using S86.909 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S86.909?
S86.909 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865317. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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