S86.299S – Other injury of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the knee and lower leg

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S86.299S

Code: S86.299S (claims format: S86299S)
Description: Other injury of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela
Short description: Inj musc/tend ant grp at low leg level, unsp leg, sequela
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: S80-S89 Injuries to the knee and lower leg
Parent codes: S86 › S86.2 › S86.29 › S86.299

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S86 – Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at lower leg level

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.-)

Code also:

any associated open wound (S81.-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S86

Block S80-S89

Excludes2 (not included here):

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)

Related codes in S86.299

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S86.299S?

S86.299S is the ICD-10-CM code for other injury of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela, in the block S80-S89 (Injuries to the knee and lower leg).

Is S86.299S a billable code?

Yes. S86.299S is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S86.299S belong to?

It belongs to category S86 – Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at lower leg level.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.