S66.212A — Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left thumb at wrist and hand level, initial encounter
Is S66.212A billable?
Yes — S66.212A is billable for FY2027. S66.212A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S66.212A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S66.212A at a glance
| Code | S66.212A |
|---|---|
| Description | Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left thumb at wrist and hand level, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S66.212A?
In S66.212A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S66.212A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S66.212A group to?
S66.212A 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 S66.212A listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S66.21, the nearest indexed parent of S66.212A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › muscle › thumb › extensor › hand level › strain
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S66.212A to fully describe the condition. S66.212A 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 S66.212A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S66.212A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S66.212A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S66.212A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S66
The conditions below are not part of S66.212A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S66.212A and the excluded code may both be reported.
- sprain of joints and ligaments of wrist and hand (S63.-)
Code also — inherited from S66
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S66.212A is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S61.-)
How long has S66.212A existed?
S66.212A 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.