S96.829Header code — not billable

Laceration of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot

Short description: Laceration of muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, unsp foot

Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Category
S96
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category S96

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S96.829?

S96.829 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Laceration of other specified muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot.

Is S96.829 a billable code?

No. S96.829 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 S96.829 in?

S96.829 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

When did S96.829 become effective?

S96.829 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to S96.829?

S96.829 belongs to category S96, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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