S76.122
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Laceration of left quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at lower leg level (S86)
- • sprain of joint and ligament of hip (S73.1)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S76.122 represents laceration of left quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S76.122.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S76.122?
ICD-10-CM code S76.122 is "Laceration of left quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S76.122 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, S76.122 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Can S76.122 be coded with other codes?
S76.122 has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S76.12
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)