S56.599A

Billable

Inj extn musc/fasc/tend at forearm level, unsp arm, init

Other injury of other extensor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

S50-S59

Parent Code

S56.599
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for inj extn musc/fasc/tend at forearm level, unsp arm, init?

The ICD-10-CM code for inj extn musc/fasc/tend at forearm level, unsp arm, init is S56.599A. The full clinical description is "Other injury of other extensor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter". S56.599A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code S56.599A mean?

ICD-10-CM code S56.599A represents “Other 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 S56.599A a billable code?

Yes, S56.599A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is S56.599A in?

S56.599A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S56.599A?

S56.599A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2848257. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does S56.599A relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like inj extn musc/fasc/tend at forearm level, 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 S56.599A?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S56.599A 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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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.