ICD-10-CM S96.229: Laceration of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot

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About ICD-10-CM Code S96.229 (Laceration of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level)

ICD-10-CM code S96.229 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 S96.229 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S96.229 - Laceration of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot. 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 Laceration of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level related to unspecified foot.