Is S96.821 a billable code?
No. S96.821 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
S96.821: Laceration of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, right foot
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S96.821 groups related diagnoses under laceration of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, right foot. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S96.821
- S96.821ALaceration of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, right foot, initial encounter
- S96.821DLaceration of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, right foot, subsequent encounter
- S96.821SLaceration of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, right foot, sequela
Other codes in S96.82 Laceration of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level
S96.821 questions
What does S96.821 mean?
S96.821 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, right 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.