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S56.322

Non-billable

Lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of left thumb at forarm lv

Laceration of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of left thumb at forearm level

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S50-S59

Parent Code

S56.32

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at or below wrist (S66.-)
  • sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow (S53.4-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated open wound (S51.-)

Child Codes (3)

S56.322A

Lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of l thm at forarm lv, init

BillableS56.322D

Lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of l thm at forarm lv, subs

BillableS56.322S

Lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of l thm at forarm lv, sqla

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of left thumb at forarm lv?

The ICD-10-CM code for lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of left thumb at forarm lv is S56.322. The full clinical description is "Laceration of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of left thumb at forearm level". S56.322 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S56.322 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S56.322 represents "Laceration of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of left thumb at forearm level". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S56.322 a billable code?

No, S56.322 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S56.322.

What chapter is S56.322 in?

S56.322 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S56.322?

S56.322 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under S56.322?

S56.322 has 3 child codes, including: S56.322A (Lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of l thm at forarm lv, init), S56.322D (Lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of l thm at forarm lv, subs), S56.322S (Lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of l thm at forarm lv, sqla).

Are additional codes required with S56.322?

Yes, when using S56.322 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S56.322?

S56.322 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2848037. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.