S56.31 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Short description for S56.31 ICD 10 code:
Strain of extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of thumb at forearm level
Codes
- S56.311 Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of right thumb at forearm level
- S56.311A Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of right thumb at forearm level, initial encounter
- S56.311D Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of right thumb at forearm level, subsequent encounter
- S56.311S Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of right thumb at forearm level, sequela
- S56.312 Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of left thumb at forearm level
- S56.312A Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of left thumb at forearm level, initial encounter
- S56.312D Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of left thumb at forearm level, subsequent encounter
- S56.312S Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of left thumb at forearm level, sequela
- S56.319 Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of unspecified thumb at forearm level
- S56.319A Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of unspecified thumb at forearm level, initial encounter
- S56.319D Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of unspecified thumb at forearm level, subsequent encounter
- S56.319S Strain of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of unspecified thumb at forearm level, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S56.31 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm
- S56 Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level
- S56.0 Injury of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of thumb at forearm level
- S56.1 Injury of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of other and unspecified finger at forearm level
- S56.2 Injury of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level
- S56.3 Injury of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of thumb at forearm level
- S56.4 Injury of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of other and unspecified finger at forearm level
- S56.5 Injury of other extensor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level
- S56.8 Injury of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level
- S56.9 Injury of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S56.31 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S56.31 ICD 10 code
Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.
Types of arm injuries include :
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Sprains
- Dislocations
- Fractures (broken bones)
- Nerve problems
- Osteoarthritis
You may also have problems or injure specific parts of your arm, such as your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder.
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