S96.812 is the authoritative medical code for Strain of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, left foot. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for strain of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, left foot (ICD-10-CM S96.812), 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
Strain of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, left foot is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S96.812. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): injury of Achilles tendon S86.0-; sprain of joints and ligaments of ankle and foot S93.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; fracture of ankle and malleolus S82.-; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated open wound S91.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S96.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S96.812 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 Achilles tendon S86.0-
- sprain of joints and ligaments of ankle and foot S93.-
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- fracture of ankle and malleolus S82.-
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound S91.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S96.812 be billed directly?
No. S96.812 (Strain of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, left foot) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S96.812 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S96.
Can S96.812 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S96.812 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: injury of Achilles tendon (S86.0-); sprain of joints and ligaments of ankle and foot (S93.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S96.812 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S96 — Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
- S96.0 — Injury of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level
- S96.00 — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level
- S96.001 — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, right foot
- S96.001A — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, right foot, initial encounter
- S96.001D — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, right foot, subsequent encounter
- S96.001S — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, right foot, sequela
- S96.002 — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, left foot
- S96.002A — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, left foot, initial encounter
- S96.002D — Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long flexor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, left foot, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S96 family