2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S76.202AUnspecified injury of adductor muscle, fascia and tendon of left thigh, initial encounter
S76.202A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified injury of adductor muscle, fascia and tendon of left thigh, initial encounter. The 7th character A marks it as an initial encounter code, used while the patient is receiving active treatment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 913 through 914, 963 through 965. Coders also document this condition as injury of adductor muscle and tendon of left thigh. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury to nerves, muscles and tendons, initial encounter.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Injury of adductor muscle and tendon of left thigh
- Injury of adductor muscle and tendon of thigh
- Injury of adductor muscle of thigh
- Injury of tendon of adductor muscle of thigh
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at hip and thigh level (S76). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Leg Injuries and Disorders
Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, falling, or having an accident can damage your legs. Common leg injuries include sprains and strains, joint dislocations, and fractures (broken bones).
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Convert S76.202A to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S76.202AOverview
Is S76.202A a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified injury of adductor muscle, fascia and tendon of left thigh, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character A in S76.202A mean?
The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for unspecified injury of adductor muscle, fascia and tendon of left thigh, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.
What MS-DRG does S76.202A group to?
When unspecified injury of adductor muscle, fascia and tendon of left thigh, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 913, 914, 963, 964, 965, with relative weights from 0.8855 to 2.7338 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S76.202A?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified injury of adductor muscle, fascia and tendon of left thigh, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 959.6 (hip & thigh injury NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
