S96.101 – Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, right foot
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the ankle and foot
- Code
S96.101(claims format:S96101)- Description
- Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, right foot
- Short description
- Unsp inj msl/tnd lng extn msl of toe at ank/ft level, r foot
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
- S90-S99 Injuries to the ankle and foot
- Parent codes
- S96 › S96.1 › S96.10
Billable codes under S96.101
S96.101 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S96.101A – Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, right foot, initial encounterBillable
- S96.101D – Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, right foot, subsequent encounterBillable
- S96.101S – Unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, right foot, sequelaBillable
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.
S96 – Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
- any associated open wound (S91.-)
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S96
Block S90-S99
Related codes in S96.10
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S96.101?
S96.101 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified injury of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, right foot, in the block S90-S99 (Injuries to the ankle and foot).
Is S96.101 a billable code?
No. S96.101 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S96.101 belong to?
It belongs to category S96 – Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot 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.