ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
S56.424A Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left middle finger at forearm level, initial encounter
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for the initial encounter: the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition (for example surgery, an emergency department visit or evaluation by a new clinician).
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Other codes in S56
432 complete codes in this category.
- S56.422ALaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left index finger at forearm level, initial encounter
- S56.422DLaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left index finger at forearm level, subsequent encounter
- S56.422SLaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left index finger at forearm level, sequela
- S56.423ALaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right middle finger at forearm level, initial encounter
- S56.423DLaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right middle finger at forearm level, subsequent encounter
- S56.423SLaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right middle finger at forearm level, sequela
- S56.424ALaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left middle finger at forearm level, initial encounter
- S56.424DLaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left middle finger at forearm level, subsequent encounter
- S56.424SLaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left middle finger at forearm level, sequela
- S56.425ALaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right ring finger at forearm level, initial encounter
- S56.425DLaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right ring finger at forearm level, subsequent encounter
- S56.425SLaceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right ring finger at forearm level, sequela
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The international WHO ICD-10 also has S56, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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