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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Shin splints

S86.89

Other injury of other muscles and tendons at lower leg level

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Shin splints”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Shin splints

The ICD-10-CM code for Shin splints is S86.89 (Other injury of other muscles and tendons at lower leg level).

Within S86.8, choose S86.89 (Other injury of other muscles and tendons at lower leg level) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: unspecified injury of other muscles and tendons at lower leg level (S86.80), strain of other muscles and tendons at lower leg level (S86.81) and laceration of other muscles and tendons at lower leg level (S86.82).

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 Shin splints ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Shin splints?

S86.89 — Other injury of other muscles and tendons at lower leg level (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S86.89 billable?

No. S86.89 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.