Is S56.329 a billable code?
No. S56.329 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
S56.329: Laceration 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
S56.329 groups related diagnoses under laceration 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 S56.329
- S56.329ALaceration of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of unspecified thumb at forearm level, initial encounter
- S56.329DLaceration of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of unspecified thumb at forearm level, subsequent encounter
- S56.329SLaceration of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of unspecified thumb at forearm level, sequela
Other codes in S56.32 Laceration of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of thumb at forearm level
S56.329 questions
What does S56.329 mean?
S56.329 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration 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.