S56.219 — Strain of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm
Is S56.219 billable?
No — S56.219 is a non-billable header code. S56.219 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath S56.219.
Billable codes under this header
- S56.219AStrain of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S56.219DStrain of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S56.219SStrain of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm, sequela
S56.219 at a glance
| Code | S56.219 |
|---|---|
| Description | Strain of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S56.219 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S56.21, the nearest indexed parent of S56.219. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › muscle › forearm › flexor › strain
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S56.219 to fully describe the condition. S56.219 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S56.219, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S56.219 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50-S59
The conditions below are not part of S56.219, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S56.219 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S56
The conditions below are not part of S56.219, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S56.219 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S56
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S56.219 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S51.-)
What codes fall under S56.219? (3)
- S56.219AStrain of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S56.219DStrain of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S56.219SStrain of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, unspecified arm, sequela
How long has S56.219 existed?
S56.219 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.