2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S76.819SStrain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, unspecified thigh, sequela
S76.819S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for strain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, unspecified thigh, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 562 through 563. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as injury of muscle of hip. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
S76.819S is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Injury of muscle of hip
- Strain of flexor muscle of hip
- Strain of muscle of hip
- Strain of quadriceps muscle
- Strain of rectus femoris muscle
- 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 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 S76.819S to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S76.819SOverview
Is S76.819S 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, unspecified thigh, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in S76.819S mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the strain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, unspecified thigh itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does S76.819S group to?
When strain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, unspecified thigh, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 562, 563, with relative weights from 0.8955 to 1.4248 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Is S76.819S exempt from POA reporting?
Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for strain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, unspecified thigh, sequela on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S76.819S?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, strain of other specified muscles, fascia and tendons at thigh level, unspecified thigh, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 905.7 (late effec sprain/strain). 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.
