ICD-10-CM
S56.929: Laceration of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm
A header, not a billable code. Bill a more specific code under it.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
- Kind
- Header. Not a billable code.
- Category
- S56
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Codes under S56.929
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- S56.929ALaceration of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounterBillable
- S56.929DLaceration of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounterBillable
- S56.929SLaceration of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm, sequelaBillable
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Code also
The CDC tabular list says a second code may be needed with this one. The note does not set which is listed first.
From S56. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Code also any associated open wound (S51.-)
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From S56. A note on a category applies to every code under it.