S86.0Header code — not billable
Injury of Achilles tendon
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S86
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S86.0?
S86.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Injury of Achilles tendon.
Is S86.0 a billable code?
No. S86.0 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S86.0 in?
S86.0 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S86.0 become effective?
S86.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.