S76.322A is the authoritative medical code for Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level, left thigh, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level, left thigh, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM S76.322A), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level, left thigh, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S76.322A. Excludes2 (not included here): injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at lower leg level S86; sprain of joint and ligament of hip S73.1; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; snake bite T63.0-; venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-. Code also: any associated open wound S71.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S76.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S76.322A in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at lower leg level S86
- sprain of joint and ligament of hip S73.1
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- snake bite T63.0-
- venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound S71.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S76.322A require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S76.
Can S76.322A be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S76.322A and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at lower leg level (S86); sprain of joint and ligament of hip (S73.1); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S76.322A in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S76 — Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at hip and thigh level
- S76.0 — Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of hip
- S76.00 — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of hip
- S76.001 — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of right hip
- S76.001A — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of right hip, initial encounter
- S76.001D — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of right hip, subsequent encounter
- S76.001S — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of right hip, sequela
- S76.002 — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of left hip
- S76.002A — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of left hip, initial encounter
- S76.002D — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of left hip, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S76 family