Is S56.812 a billable code?
No. S56.812 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
S56.812: Strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S56.812 groups related diagnoses under strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons 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 S56.812
- S56.812AStrain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm, initial encounter
- S56.812DStrain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm, subsequent encounter
- S56.812SStrain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm, sequela
Other codes in S56.81 Strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level
S56.812 questions
What does S56.812 mean?
S56.812 is the ICD-10-CM code for Strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons 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.