Is S96.229A a billable code?
Yes. S96.229A is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S96.229A: Laceration of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, initial encounter
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S96.229A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for laceration of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, initial encounter. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in S96.229 Laceration of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot
S96.229A questions
What does S96.229A mean?
S96.229A is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, initial encounter. 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.