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S96.812

Non-billable

Strain of muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, left foot

Strain of other specified muscles and tendons 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

S96.81

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)
  • 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)

S96.812A

Strain of muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, l foot, init

BillableS96.812D

Strain of muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, l foot, subs

BillableS96.812S

Strain muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, l foot, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for strain of muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, left foot?

The ICD-10-CM code for strain of muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, left foot is S96.812. The full clinical description is "Strain of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, left foot". S96.812 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S96.812 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S96.812 represents "Strain of other specified muscles and tendons 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 S96.812 a billable code?

No, S96.812 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 S96.812.

What chapter is S96.812 in?

S96.812 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S96.812?

S96.812 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 S96.812?

S96.812 has 3 child codes, including: S96.812A (Strain of muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, l foot, init), S96.812D (Strain of muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, l foot, subs), S96.812S (Strain muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, l foot, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S96.812?

Yes, when using S96.812 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S96.812?

S96.812 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2869498. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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