S39.012ABillable
Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter
Short description: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, init
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S39
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S39
S39Oth & unsp injuries of abd, low back, pelv & extrn genitalsS39.0Injury of musc/fasc/tend abdomen, lower back and pelvisS39.00Unsp injury of musc/fasc/tend abdomen, lower back and pelvisS39.001Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomenS39.001AUnsp injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, initYesS39.001DUnsp injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, subsYesS39.001SUnsp injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, sequelaYesS39.002Unsp injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower backS39.002AUnsp injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initYesS39.002DUnsp injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, subsYesS39.002SUnsp injury of musc/fasc/tend lower back, sequelaYesS39.003Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of pelvis
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S39.012A?
S39.012A is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter.
Is S39.012A a billable code?
Yes. S39.012A is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S39.012A in?
S39.012A falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S39.012A become effective?
S39.012A has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S39.012A?
S39.012A belongs to category S39, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.