ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
S56.012A — Strain of flexor musc/fasc/tend l thm at forarm lv, init
Strain of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of left thumb at forearm level, initial encounter
Chapter S00-T88: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
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Common questions about S56.012A (Strain of flexor musc/fasc/tend l thm at forarm lv, init)
What does ICD-10 code S56.012A mean?
S56.012A is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Strain of flexor musc/fasc/tend l thm at forarm lv, init. Strain of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of left thumb at forearm level, initial encounter. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is S56.012A a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, S56.012A is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does S56.012A belong to?
S56.012A belongs to the chapter "Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes" (codes S00-T88). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗