S86.02 is the authoritative medical code for Laceration of Achilles tendon. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for laceration of achilles tendon (ICD-10-CM S86.02), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Laceration of Achilles tendon is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S86.02. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at ankle S96.-; injury of patellar ligament tendon S76.1-; sprain of joints and ligaments of knee S83.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus S90-S99; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated open wound S81.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S86.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S86.02 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 ankle S96.-
- injury of patellar ligament tendon S76.1-
- sprain of joints and ligaments of knee S83.-
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus S90-S99
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound S81.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S86.02 be billed directly?
No. S86.02 (Laceration of Achilles tendon) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S86.02 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S86.
Can S86.02 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S86.02 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 ankle (S96.-); injury of patellar ligament (tendon) (S76.1-); sprain of joints and ligaments of knee (S83.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S86.02 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S86 — Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at lower leg level
- S86.0 — Injury of Achilles tendon
- S86.00 — Unspecified injury of Achilles tendon
- S86.001 — Unspecified injury of right Achilles tendon
- S86.001A — Unspecified injury of right Achilles tendon, initial encounter
- S86.001D — Unspecified injury of right Achilles tendon, subsequent encounter
- S86.001S — Unspecified injury of right Achilles tendon, sequela
- S86.002 — Unspecified injury of left Achilles tendon
- S86.002A — Unspecified injury of left Achilles tendon, initial encounter
- S86.002D — Unspecified injury of left Achilles tendon, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S86 family