S56.414S — Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left middle finger at forearm level, sequela
Is S56.414S billable?
Yes — S56.414S is billable for FY2027. S56.414S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S56.414S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S56.414S at a glance
| Code | S56.414S |
|---|---|
| Description | Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left middle finger at forearm level, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S56.414S?
In S56.414S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S56.414S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S56.414S group to?
S56.414S sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 562Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with MCCmedical
- 563Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without MCCmedical
How is S56.414S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S56.41, the nearest indexed parent of S56.414S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › muscle › finger › little › extensor › strain
- Injury › muscle › finger › middle › extensor › strain
- Injury › muscle › finger › ring › extensor › strain
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S56.414S to fully describe the condition. S56.414S 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 S56.414S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S56.414S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50-S59
The conditions below are not part of S56.414S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S56.414S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S56
The conditions below are not part of S56.414S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S56.414S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S56
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S56.414S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S51.-)
How long has S56.414S existed?
S56.414S 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.