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S96.992

Non-billable

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

Other specified injury of unspecified 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

S96.99

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)

S96.992A

Inj unsp msl/tnd at ankle and foot level, left foot, init

BillableS96.992D

Inj unsp msl/tnd at ankle and foot level, left foot, subs

BillableS96.992S

Inj unsp msl/tnd at ankle and foot level, left foot, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10-CM code for inj unsp msl/tnd at ankle and foot level, left foot is S96.992. The full clinical description is "Other specified injury of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot". S96.992 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S96.992 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S96.992 represents "Other specified injury of unspecified 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 S96.992 a billable code?

No, S96.992 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 S96.992.

What chapter is S96.992 in?

S96.992 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S96.992?

S96.992 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 S96.992?

S96.992 has 3 child codes, including: S96.992A (Inj unsp msl/tnd at ankle and foot level, left foot, init), S96.992D (Inj unsp msl/tnd at ankle and foot level, left foot, subs), S96.992S (Inj unsp msl/tnd at ankle and foot level, left foot, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S96.992?

Yes, when using S96.992 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S96.992?

S96.992 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2869687. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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