ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S86
Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at lower leg level
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S86
- injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at ankle (S96.-)
- injury of patellar ligament (tendon) (S76.1-)
- sprain of joints and ligaments of knee (S83.-)
any associated open wound (S81.-)
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S86
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S86):
About ICD-10-CM Code S86 (Injury of muscle)
ICD-10-CM code S86 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 S86 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S86 - Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at lower leg level. 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 Injury of muscle related to fascia and tendon at lower leg level.