S76.812A — Strain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, left thigh, initial encounter
Is S76.812A billable?
Yes, but S76.812A is an unspecified code. S76.812A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S76.812A is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S76.812A — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S76.001AUnspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of right hip, initial encounter
- S76.101AUnspecified injury of right quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon, initial encounter
- S76.201AUnspecified injury of adductor muscle, fascia and tendon of right thigh, initial encounter
- S76.301AUnspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level, right thigh, initial encounter
S76.812A at a glance
| Code | S76.812A |
|---|---|
| Description | Strain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, left thigh, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S76.812A?
In S76.812A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S76.812A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S76.812A group to?
S76.812A sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 537Sprains, Strains, and Dislocations of Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with CC/MCCmedical
- 538Sprains, Strains, and Dislocations of Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without CC/MCCmedical
How is S76.812A listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S76.81, the nearest indexed parent of S76.812A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › muscle › thigh NEC › specified › site NEC › strain
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S76.812A to fully describe the condition. S76.812A is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S76.812A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S76.812A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S70-S79
The conditions below are not part of S76.812A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S76.812A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S76
The conditions below are not part of S76.812A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S76.812A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S76
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S76.812A is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S71.-)
How long has S76.812A existed?
S76.812A has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.