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S96.10

Non-billable

Unsp inj msl/tnd lng extensor muscle of toe at ank/ft level

Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S90-S99

Parent Code

S96.1

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)
  • fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • injury of Achilles tendon (S86.0-)
  • sprain of joints and ligaments of ankle and foot (S93.-)

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 (S91.-)

Child Codes (3)

S96.101

Unsp inj msl/tnd lng extn msl of toe at ank/ft level, r foot

S96.102

Unsp inj msl/tnd lng extn msl of toe at ank/ft level, l foot

S96.109

Unsp inj msl/tnd lng extn msl toe at ank/ft level, unsp foot

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unsp inj msl/tnd lng extensor muscle of toe at ank/ft level?

The ICD-10-CM code for unsp inj msl/tnd lng extensor muscle of toe at ank/ft level is S96.10. The full clinical description is "Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level". S96.10 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S96.10 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S96.10 represents "Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe 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 S96.10 a billable code?

No, S96.10 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 S96.10.

What chapter is S96.10 in?

S96.10 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S96.10?

S96.10 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 S96.10?

S96.10 has 3 child codes, including: S96.101 (Unsp inj msl/tnd lng extn msl of toe at ank/ft level, r foot), S96.102 (Unsp inj msl/tnd lng extn msl of toe at ank/ft level, l foot), S96.109 (Unsp inj msl/tnd lng extn msl toe at ank/ft level, unsp foot).

Are additional codes required with S96.10?

Yes, when using S96.10 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S96.10?

S96.10 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2869376. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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