ICD-10-CM S56.491: Other injury of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right index finger at forearm level

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About ICD-10-CM Code S56.491 (Other injury of extensor muscle)

ICD-10-CM code S56.491 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 S56.491 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S56.491 - Other injury of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right index finger 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 Other injury of extensor muscle related to fascia and tendon of right index finger at forearm level.