ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S56
Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S56
- injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at or below wrist (S66.-)
- sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow (S53.4-)
any associated open wound (S51.-)
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S56
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S56):
About ICD-10-CM Code S56 (Injury of muscle)
ICD-10-CM code S56 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S56 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S56 - Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Injury of muscle related to fascia and tendon at forearm level.