DocScrib
How it WorksPricingBlog
Sign InSign UpBook a Demo
DocScrib

AI-powered medical documentation platform streamlining healthcare workflows through intelligent transcription and clinical note generation.

Book a Demo

Product

  • Medical Templates
  • Pricing
  • Integrations
  • Security & Compliance

Resources

  • Blog
  • Documentation
  • Case Studies

Contact

  • support@docscrib.com
  • +1 (555) 123-4567
  • 123 Healthcare Blvd
    Medical District, CA 90210
© 2025 DocScrib. All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Policy
Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gastrocnemius Tear

ICD-10 Coding for Gastrocnemius Tear

S86.111A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for gastrocnemius tear includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Calf Muscle Tear
Gastrocnemius Muscle Strain
Join 10,000+ Happy Clinicians

The AI Medical Scribe for Happiest Clinicians

Save 2+ hours daily with instant clinical documentation.
Our AI scribe listens, understands, and generates comprehensive medical notes so you can focus on patient care.

Start Free Trial
No credit card required•HIPAA compliant
Recording Controls
Start recording to see live transcription
Live Conversation - Try For Free!
Real-time transcription with automatic speaker identification

Ready to Record

Start recording to see live conversation transcription

Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gastrocnemius Tear

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gastrocnemius Tear

Use ICD-10 code S86.111A for strain of other muscle(s) and tendon(s) at lower leg level, right leg, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Strain of other muscle(s) and tendon(s) at lower leg level, right leg, initial encounter

Billable Code
S86.111A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of sudden calf pain and imaging confirmation
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of injury mechanism and location

Applicable To

  • • Acute tear of gastrocnemius muscle

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and encounter type are correctly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

S81.0

Open wound of lower leg

Use if there is an open wound associated with the tear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a gastrocnemius tear?

The ICD-10 code for a gastrocnemius tear is S86.111A for a strain of the right leg, initial encounter.

How is a gastrocnemius tear documented?

Document the specific muscle, laterality, encounter type, and confirm with imaging. Include details like mechanism of injury and physical exam findings.

Quick Navigation
All DiagnosesICD-10 Codes

Related Resources

How Medical Coding WorksBrowse All Codes