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S96.292

Non-billable

Inj intrinsic msl/tnd at ankle and foot level, left foot

Other specified injury of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot

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

S96.29

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)

S96.292A

Inj intrinsic msl/tnd at ank/ft level, left foot, init

BillableS96.292D

Inj intrinsic msl/tnd at ank/ft level, left foot, subs

BillableS96.292S

Inj intrinsic msl/tnd at ank/ft level, left foot, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for inj intrinsic msl/tnd at ankle and foot level, left foot?

The ICD-10-CM code for inj intrinsic msl/tnd at ankle and foot level, left foot is S96.292. The full clinical description is "Other specified injury of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot". S96.292 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S96.292 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S96.292 represents "Other specified injury of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot". 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 S96.292 a billable code?

No, S96.292 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 S96.292.

What chapter is S96.292 in?

S96.292 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S96.292?

S96.292 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 S96.292?

S96.292 has 3 child codes, including: S96.292A (Inj intrinsic msl/tnd at ank/ft level, left foot, init), S96.292D (Inj intrinsic msl/tnd at ank/ft level, left foot, subs), S96.292S (Inj intrinsic msl/tnd at ank/ft level, left foot, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S96.292?

Yes, when using S96.292 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S96.292?

S96.292 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2869472. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.