S56.321
Non-billableLacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of right thumb at forarm lv
Laceration of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of right thumb 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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
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Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of right thumb at forarm lv?
The ICD-10-CM code for lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of right thumb at forarm lv is S56.321. The full clinical description is "Laceration of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of right thumb at forearm level". S56.321 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S56.321 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S56.321 represents “Laceration of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of right 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 S56.321 a billable code?
No, S56.321 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 S56.321.
What chapter is S56.321 in?
S56.321 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S56.321?
S56.321 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 S56.321?
S56.321 has 3 child codes, including: S56.321A (Lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of r thm at forarm lv, init), S56.321D (Lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of r thm at forarm lv, subs), S56.321S (Lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of r thm at forarm lv, sqla).
Are additional codes required with S56.321?
Yes, when using S56.321, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S56.321?
S56.321 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2848033. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S56.321 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like lacerat extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of right thumb at forarm lv 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 S56.321?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S56.321 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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