Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S96 is the diagnosis code for Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 â Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in S96. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S96 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S96 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S96 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S96 is located in Section S90-S99 â "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S96 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S96.0, S96.1, S96.2, S96.8, S96.9.
Use S96 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level is S96.
No, S96 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S96 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S96 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.