S56.312A (Strain extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of l thm at forarm lv, init) is a billable ICD-10-CM medical diagnosis code in the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes chapter. Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of left thumb at forearm level, initial encounter

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S56.312AStrain extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of l thm at forarm lv, init

Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of left thumb at forearm level, initial encounter

Chapter S00-T88: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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What does ICD-10 code S56.312A mean?
S56.312A is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Strain extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of l thm at forarm lv, init. Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons 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 S56.312A a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, S56.312A 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 S56.312A belong to?
S56.312A 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 ↗