Is S96.212 a billable code?
No. S96.212 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
S96.212: Strain of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S96.212 groups related diagnoses under strain of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S96.212
- S96.212AStrain of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot, initial encounter
- S96.212DStrain of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot, subsequent encounter
- S96.212SStrain of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot, sequela
Other codes in S96.21 Strain of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
S96.212 questions
What does S96.212 mean?
S96.212 is the ICD-10-CM code for Strain of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot. 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.