Is S86.029 a billable code?
No. S86.029 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
S86.029: Laceration of unspecified Achilles tendon
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S86.029 groups related diagnoses under laceration of unspecified achilles tendon. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S86.029
- S86.029ALaceration of unspecified Achilles tendon, initial encounter
- S86.029DLaceration of unspecified Achilles tendon, subsequent encounter
- S86.029SLaceration of unspecified Achilles tendon, sequela
Other codes in S86.02 Laceration of Achilles tendon
S86.029 questions
What does S86.029 mean?
S86.029 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration of unspecified Achilles tendon. 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.