S56.417 — Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right little finger at forearm level
Is S56.417 billable?
No — S56.417 is a non-billable header code. S56.417 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 S56.417.
Billable codes under this header
- S56.417AStrain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right little finger at forearm level, initial encounter
- S56.417DStrain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right little finger at forearm level, subsequent encounter
- S56.417SStrain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right little finger at forearm level, sequela
S56.417 at a glance
| Code | S56.417 |
|---|---|
| Description | Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right little finger at forearm level |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S56.417 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S56.41, the nearest indexed parent of S56.417. 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 S56.417 to fully describe the condition. S56.417 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 S56.417, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S56.417 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50-S59
The conditions below are not part of S56.417, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S56.417 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S56
The conditions below are not part of S56.417, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S56.417 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S56
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S56.417 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S51.-)
What codes fall under S56.417? (3)
- S56.417AStrain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right little finger at forearm level, initial encounter
- S56.417DStrain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right little finger at forearm level, subsequent encounter
- S56.417SStrain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right little finger at forearm level, sequela
How long has S56.417 existed?
S56.417 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.
What other codes are in the S56.41 family? (8)
- S56.411Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right index finger at forearm levelnot billable
- S56.412Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left index finger at forearm levelnot billable
- S56.413Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right middle finger at forearm levelnot billable
- S56.414Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left middle finger at forearm levelnot billable
- S56.415Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right ring finger at forearm levelnot billable
- S56.416Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left ring finger at forearm levelnot billable
- S56.418Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left little finger at forearm levelnot billable
- S56.419Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of finger, unspecified finger at forearm levelnot billable