S56.209 is the ICD 10 diagnosis code for Unsp injury of flexor musc/fasc/tend at forarm lv, unsp arm

S56.209 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 S56.209 ICD 10 code:

Unsp injury of flexor musc/fasc/tend at forarm lv, unsp arm

Codes

S56.209A Unspecified injury of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
S56.209D Unspecified injury of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
S56.209S Unspecified injury of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm, sequela

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S56.209 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

S56.209 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about S56.209 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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Billing n' Coding

S56.209 is the ICD 10 code for Unspecified injury of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm

Short description for S56.209 ICD 10 code:

Codes

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S56.209 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

Clinical information about S56.209 ICD 10 code