S56.425 – Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right ring finger at forearm level
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the elbow and forearm
- Code
S56.425(claims format:S56425)- Description
- Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right ring finger at forearm level
- Short description
- Lacerat extensor musc/fasc/tend r rng fngr at forarm lv
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm
- Parent codes
- S56 › S56.4 › S56.42
Billable codes under S56.425
S56.425 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S56.425A – Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right ring finger at forearm level, initial encounterBillable
- S56.425D – Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right ring finger at forearm level, subsequent encounterBillable
- S56.425S – Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right ring finger at forearm level, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S56 – Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level
- any associated open wound (S51.-)
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S56
Block S50-S59
Related codes in S56.42
- S56.421 – Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right index finger at forearm levelHeader
- S56.422 – Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left index finger at forearm levelHeader
- S56.423 – Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right middle finger at forearm levelHeader
- S56.424 – Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left middle finger at forearm levelHeader
- S56.426 – Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left ring finger at forearm levelHeader
- S56.427 – Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right little finger at forearm levelHeader
- S56.428 – Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left little finger at forearm levelHeader
- S56.429 – Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified finger at forearm levelHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S56.425?
S56.425 is the ICD-10-CM code for laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right ring finger at forearm level, in the block S50-S59 (Injuries to the elbow and forearm).
Is S56.425 a billable code?
No. S56.425 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S56.425 belong to?
It belongs to category S56 – Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.