S56.116
Non-billableStrain of flexor musc/fasc/tend l rng fngr at forearm level
Strain of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of left ring finger at forearm level
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
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Code Also
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Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
S56.111Strain of flexor musc/fasc/tend r idx fngr at forearm level
S56.112Strain of flexor musc/fasc/tend l idx fngr at forearm level
S56.113Strain of flexor musc/fasc/tend r mid finger at forarm lv
S56.114Strain of flexor musc/fasc/tend l mid finger at forarm lv
S56.115Strain of flexor musc/fasc/tend r rng fngr at forearm level
S56.117Strain of flexor musc/fasc/tend r little finger at forarm lv
S56.118Strain of flexor musc/fasc/tend l little finger at forarm lv
S56.119Strain of flexor musc/fasc/tend of unsp fngr at forarm lv
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for strain of flexor musc/fasc/tend l rng fngr at forearm level?
The ICD-10-CM code for strain of flexor musc/fasc/tend l rng fngr at forearm level is S56.116. The full clinical description is "Strain of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of left ring finger at forearm level". S56.116 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S56.116 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S56.116 represents “Strain of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of left ring finger 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 S56.116 a billable code?
No, S56.116 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 S56.116.
What chapter is S56.116 in?
S56.116 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S56.116?
S56.116 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 S56.116?
S56.116 has 3 child codes, including: S56.116A (Strain flexor musc/fasc/tend l rng fngr at forarm lv, init), S56.116D (Strain flexor musc/fasc/tend l rng fngr at forarm lv, subs), S56.116S (Strain flexor musc/fasc/tend l rng fngr at forarm lv, sqla).
Are additional codes required with S56.116?
Yes, when using S56.116, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S56.116?
S56.116 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2847862. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S56.116 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like strain of flexor musc/fasc/tend l rng fngr at forearm level affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S56.116?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S56.116 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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