S96.8 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Short description for S96.8 ICD 10 code:

Injury of oth muscles and tendons at ankle and foot level

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Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S96.8 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

S96.8 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about S96.8 ICD 10 code

Each of your feet has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. No wonder a lot of things can go wrong. Here are a few common problems:

  • Bunions - hard, painful bumps on the big toe joint
  • Corns and calluses - thickened skin from friction or pressure
  • Plantar warts - warts on the soles of your feet
  • Fallen arches - also called flat feet

Ill-fitting shoes often cause these problems. Aging and being overweight also increase your chances of having foot problems.

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