S86.222 is the authoritative medical code for Laceration of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, left leg. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for laceration of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, left leg (ICD-10-CM S86.222), 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 muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, left leg is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S86.222. 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 S86.222 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 S86.222 be billed directly?
No. S86.222 (Laceration of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, left leg) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S86.222 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S86.
Can S86.222 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S86.222 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 S86.222 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