2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S76.812AStrain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, left thigh, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S70-S79›S76

ICD-10-CM S76.812A
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

S76.812A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for strain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, 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 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 537 through 538, 963 through 965. Coders also document this condition as strain of tendon of left lower limb. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sprains and strains, initial encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S76.812A
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Strain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, left thigh, initial encounter
Short Description
Strain of musc/fasc/tend at thigh level, left thigh, init
Parent Code
S76.812
Strain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, left thigh

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS70-S79Injuries to the hip and thigh
CategoryS76Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at hip and thigh level
This CodeS76.812AStrain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, left thigh, initial encounter

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Strain of tendon of left lower limb
  • Strain of tendon of medial muscle of left thigh
  • Strain of tendon of medial thigh muscle

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 2027, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to S76.812A: its own notes plus those printed at S76, block S70-S79, and Chapter 19. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From S76 Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at hip and thigh level applies to 216 codes
  • injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at lower leg level (S86)
  • sprain of joint and ligament of hip (S73.1)
From Block S70-S79 Injuries to the hip and thigh applies to 3,546 codes
From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be needed to fully describe the condition; the note gives no sequencing direction.

From S76 Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at hip and thigh level applies to 216 codes
  • any associated open wound (S71.-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
  • The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

7th Character

Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.

From S76 Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at hip and thigh level applies to 216 codes
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S76
Values for category S76 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter this code
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name S76.812A, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming S76.812A: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • S73 Dislocation and sprain of joint and ligaments of hip
    strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of hip and thigh (S76.-) names S76.-, which includes this code

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ024
Sprains and strains, initial encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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Convert S76.812A to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
843.8 Sprain hip & thigh NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About S76.812AOverview

Is S76.812A a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report strain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, left thigh, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What does the 7th character A in S76.812A mean?

The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for strain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, left thigh, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.

What MS-DRG does S76.812A group to?

When strain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, left thigh, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 964, 965, 537, 538, 963, with relative weights from 0.7118 to 2.6361 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S76.812A?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, strain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, left thigh, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 843.8 (sprain hip & thigh NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.