Is S66.229 a billable code?
No. S66.229 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
S66.229: Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified thumb at wrist and hand level
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S66.229 groups related diagnoses under laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified thumb at wrist and hand level. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S66.229
- S66.229ALaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified thumb at wrist and hand level, initial encounter
- S66.229DLaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified thumb at wrist and hand level, subsequent encounter
- S66.229SLaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified thumb at wrist and hand level, sequela
Other codes in S66.22 Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of thumb at wrist and hand level
S66.229 questions
What does S66.229 mean?
S66.229 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified thumb at wrist and hand 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.