Is S56.011 a billable code?
No. S56.011 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S56.011: Strain of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right thumb at forearm level
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S56.011 groups related diagnoses under strain of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right thumb at forearm level. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S56.011
- S56.011AStrain of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right thumb at forearm level, initial encounter
- S56.011DStrain of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right thumb at forearm level, subsequent encounter
- S56.011SStrain of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right thumb at forearm level, sequela
Other codes in S56.01 Strain of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of thumb at forearm level
S56.011 questions
What does S56.011 mean?
S56.011 is the ICD-10-CM code for Strain of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right thumb at forearm level. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.