Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S96.222 is the diagnosis code for Laceration of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S96.222 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S96.222 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S96.222 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Laceration of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S96.222 is S96.22 ("Laceration of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level"). S96.222 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S96.222 is located in Section S90-S99 — "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S96.222 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Laceration of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot" 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 Laceration of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, left foot is S96.222.
Yes, S96.222 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S96.222 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S96.222 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.