S96.829A
✓ BillableLaceration of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, initial encounter
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • injury of Achilles tendon (S86.0-)
- • sprain of joints and ligaments of ankle and foot (S93.-)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S96.829A represents laceration of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, initial encounter. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S96.829A?
ICD-10-CM code S96.829A is "Laceration of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S96.829A a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, S96.829A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Can S96.829A be coded with other codes?
S96.829A has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S96.829
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)