S86.212 — Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, left leg
Is S86.212 billable?
No — S86.212 is a non-billable header code. S86.212 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath S86.212.
Billable codes under this header
- S86.212AStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, left leg, initial encounter
- S86.212DStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, left leg, subsequent encounter
- S86.212SStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, left leg, sequela
S86.212 at a glance
| Code | S86.212 |
|---|---|
| Description | Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, left leg |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S86.212 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S86.21, the nearest indexed parent of S86.212. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › muscle › anterior muscle group, at leg level › strain
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S86.212 to fully describe the condition. S86.212 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 S86.212, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S86.212 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S86.212, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S86.212 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S86
The conditions below are not part of S86.212, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S86.212 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S86
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S86.212 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S81.-)
What codes fall under S86.212? (3)
- S86.212AStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, left leg, initial encounter
- S86.212DStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, left leg, subsequent encounter
- S86.212SStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, left leg, sequela
How long has S86.212 existed?
S86.212 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.