ICD-10-CM S39.012: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S39.012

Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code S39.012 (Strain of muscle)

ICD-10-CM code S39.012 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S39.012 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S39.012 - Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Strain of muscle related to fascia and tendon of lower back.