2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S96.129SLaceration of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, sequela

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S90-S99›S96

ICD-10-CM S96.129S
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S96.129S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for laceration of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, 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 604 through 605. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as laceration of extensor tendon of foot. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S96.129S
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Laceration of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, sequela
Short Description
Lacerat msl/tnd lng extn msl toe at ank/ft lev,unsp ft, sqla
Parent Code
S96.129
Laceration of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS90-S99Injuries to the ankle and foot
CategoryS96Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
This CodeS96.129SLaceration of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, sequela

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

S96.129S 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.

  • Laceration of extensor tendon of foot
  • Laceration of tendon of foot

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level (S96). 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.

CCSR INJ073
Injury, sequela
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Foot Injuries and Disorders

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:

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Convert S96.129S to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
906.1 Late eff open wnd extrem
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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S96.129SOverview

Is S96.129S a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report laceration of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character S in S96.129S mean?

The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the laceration of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot itself has resolved, not the original event.

What MS-DRG does S96.129S group to?

When laceration of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 604, 605, with relative weights from 0.9160 to 1.4721 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is S96.129S 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 laceration of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, sequela on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S96.129S?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, laceration of muscle and tendon of long extensor muscle of toe at ankle and foot level, unspecified foot, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 906.1 (late eff open wnd extrem). 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.