Is S56.522 a billable code?
No. S56.522 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
S56.522: Laceration of other extensor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, left arm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S56.522 groups related diagnoses under laceration of other extensor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, left arm. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S56.522
- S56.522ALaceration of other extensor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, left arm, initial encounter
- S56.522DLaceration of other extensor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, left arm, subsequent encounter
- S56.522SLaceration of other extensor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, left arm, sequela
Other codes in S56.52 Laceration of other extensor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level
S56.522 questions
What does S56.522 mean?
S56.522 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration of other extensor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, left arm. 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.