S86.329S — Laceration of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of peroneal muscle group at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela
Is S86.329S billable?
Yes, but S86.329S is an unspecified code. S86.329S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S86.329S 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 S86.329S — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
S86.329S at a glance
| Code | S86.329S |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of peroneal muscle group at lower leg level, unspecified leg, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S86.329S?
In S86.329S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S86.329S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S86.329S group to?
S86.329S sits in MDC 09 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.
- 604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCCmedical
- 605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCCmedical
How is S86.329S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S86.32, the nearest indexed parent of S86.329S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › muscle › peroneal muscle group, at leg level › laceration
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S86.329S to fully describe the condition. S86.329S 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 S86.329S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S86.329S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S86.329S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S86.329S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S86
The conditions below are not part of S86.329S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S86.329S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S86
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S86.329S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S81.-)
How long has S86.329S existed?
S86.329S 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.