Is S56.319 a billable code?
No. S56.319 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
S56.319: Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of unspecified thumb at forearm level
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S56.319 groups related diagnoses under strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of unspecified 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 S56.319
- S56.319AStrain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of unspecified thumb at forearm level, initial encounter
- S56.319DStrain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of unspecified thumb at forearm level, subsequent encounter
- S56.319SStrain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of unspecified thumb at forearm level, sequela
Other codes in S56.31 Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of thumb at forearm level
S56.319 questions
What does S56.319 mean?
S56.319 is the ICD-10-CM code for Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of unspecified 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.