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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for achilles tendon laceration

S86.02

Laceration of Achilles tendon

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Laceration › Achilles tendon”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding achilles tendon laceration

The ICD-10-CM code for achilles tendon laceration is S86.02 (Laceration of Achilles tendon).

Within S86.0 (injury of Achilles tendon), S86.02 is specifically for laceration of Achilles tendon. Related codes cover unspecified injury of Achilles tendon (S86.00), strain of Achilles tendon (S86.01) and other specified injury of Achilles tendon (S86.09).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about achilles tendon laceration ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for achilles tendon laceration?

S86.02 — Laceration of Achilles tendon (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S86.02 billable?

No. S86.02 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.