S76.309
Non-billableUnsp inj msl/fasc/tnd posterior grp at thi lev, unsp thigh
Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level, unspecified thigh
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
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd posterior grp at thi lev, unsp thigh?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd posterior grp at thi lev, unsp thigh is S76.309. The full clinical description is "Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level, unspecified thigh". S76.309 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S76.309 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S76.309 represents “Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level, unspecified thigh”. 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 S76.309 a billable code?
No, S76.309 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 S76.309.
What chapter is S76.309 in?
S76.309 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S76.309?
S76.309 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 S76.309?
S76.309 has 3 child codes, including: S76.309A (Unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, init), S76.309D (Unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, subs), S76.309S (Unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, sqla).
Are additional codes required with S76.309?
Yes, when using S76.309, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S76.309?
S76.309 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2859788. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S76.309 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd posterior grp at thi lev, unsp thigh 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 S76.309?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S76.309 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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