Is S76.829 a billable code?
No. S76.829 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S76.829: Laceration of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, unspecified thigh
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S76.829 groups related diagnoses under laceration of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, unspecified thigh. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S76.829
- S76.829ALaceration of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, unspecified thigh, initial encounter
- S76.829DLaceration of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, unspecified thigh, subsequent encounter
- S76.829SLaceration of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, unspecified thigh, sequela
Other codes in S76.82 Laceration of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level
S76.829 questions
What does S76.829 mean?
S76.829 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, unspecified thigh. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.