S96
Non-billableInjury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (5)
S96.0Injury of msl/tnd lng flexor muscle of toe at ank/ft level
S96.1Injury of msl/tnd lng extensor muscle of toe at ank/ft level
S96.2Injury of intrinsic msl/tnd at ankle and foot level
S96.8Injury of oth muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level
S96.9Injury of unsp muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level?
The ICD-10-CM code for injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level is S96. The full clinical description is "Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level". S96 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S96 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S96 represents “Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level”. 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 S96 a billable code?
No, S96 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under S96.
What chapter is S96 in?
S96 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S96?
S96 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 S96?
S96 has 5 child codes, including: S96.0 (Injury of msl/tnd lng flexor muscle of toe at ank/ft level), S96.1 (Injury of msl/tnd lng extensor muscle of toe at ank/ft level), S96.2 (Injury of intrinsic msl/tnd at ankle and foot level), S96.8 (Injury of oth muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with S96?
Yes, when using S96, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S96?
S96 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0451863. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S96 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S96?
S96 maps to the ICD-11 code: ND17.Z (Injury of unspecified muscle, fascia or tendon at ankle or foot level).
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