2021 ICD-10-CM Code S86.099
Other specified injury of unspecified Achilles tendon
Not Valid for Submission
S86.099 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other specified injury of unspecified achilles tendon. The code is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
The ICD-10-CM code S86.099 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like complete division, flexor tendon, foot, complete division, tendo calcaneus , injury of achilles tendon or traumatic division of tendo achilles.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like S86.099 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
| ICD-10: | S86.099 |
| Short Description: | Other specified injury of unspecified Achilles tendon |
| Long Description: | Other specified injury of unspecified Achilles tendon |
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Other specified injury of unspecified Achilles tendon
Header codes like S86.099 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other specified injury of unspecified achilles tendon:
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Complete division, flexor tendon, foot
- Complete division, tendo calcaneus
- Injury of Achilles tendon
- Traumatic division of tendo Achilles
Information for Patients
Heel Injuries and Disorders
Heel problems are common and can be painful. Often, they result from too much stress on your heel bone and the tissues that surround it. That stress can come from
- Injuries
- Bruises that you get walking, running or jumping
- Wearing shoes that don't fit or aren't made well
- Being overweight
These can lead to tendinitis, bursitis, and fasciitis, which are all types of inflammation of the tissues that surround your heel. Over time the stress can cause bone spurs and deformities. Certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout, can also lead to heel problems. Treatments for heel problems might include rest, medicines, exercises, taping, and special shoes. Surgery is rarely needed.
- Achilles tendinitis (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Achilles tendon repair (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Achilles tendon rupture - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Bursitis of the heel (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Heel pain (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Heel pain and Achilles tendonitis -- aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Plantar fasciitis (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)