Is S56.821 a billable code?
No. S56.821 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
S56.821: Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S56.821 groups related diagnoses under laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S56.821
- S56.821ALaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter
- S56.821DLaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter
- S56.821SLaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, sequela
Other codes in S56.82 Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level
S56.821 questions
What does S56.821 mean?
S56.821 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right 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.