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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S96.921D ICD-10-CM Code: Laceration of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, right foot, subsequent encounter

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S96.921D

Laceration of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, right foot, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S96.921D sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the ankle and foot (S90-S99)

  3. 3

    Category S96

    Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level

  4. 4

    Subcategory S96.921

    Laceration of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, right foot

  5. 5

    Code S96.921D

    Laceration of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, right foot, subsequent encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S96.921D.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S96.921D.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S96.921D.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S96.921D.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S96.921D.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S96.921D mean?

S96.921D is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Laceration of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, right foot, subsequent encounter.”

Is S96.921D a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S96.921D has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is S96.921D located in ICD-10-CM?

S96.921D is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the ankle and foot (S90-S99) (S90–S99), under category S96, Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level and subcategory S96.921, Laceration of unspecified muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, right foot.

What coding notes are listed for S96.921D?

No inclusion terms are listed for S96.921D in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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