S56.509A
BillableUnsp inj extn musc/fasc/tend at forarm lv, unsp arm, init
Unspecified injury of other extensor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Injury of tendon of extensor muscle at forearm level
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp inj extn musc/fasc/tend at forarm lv, unsp arm, init?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp inj extn musc/fasc/tend at forarm lv, unsp arm, init is S56.509A. The full clinical description is "Unspecified injury of other extensor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter". S56.509A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S56.509A mean?
ICD-10-CM code S56.509A represents “Unspecified injury of other extensor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is S56.509A a billable code?
Yes, S56.509A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S56.509A in?
S56.509A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S56.509A?
S56.509A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2848218. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S56.509A relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unsp inj extn musc/fasc/tend at forarm lv, unsp arm, init 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 S56.509A?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S56.509A 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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