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ICD-10/S56.82

S56.82 ICD-10-CM Code: Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S56.82). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S56.82 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at or below wrist (S66.-)
  • sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow (S53.4-)
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Code Also

Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.

  • any associated open wound (S51.-)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can S56.82 be billed directly?

No. S56.82 (Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does S56.82 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S56.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S56.82 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S56.812S — Strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm, sequela
  • S56.819 — Strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm
  • S56.819A — Strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
  • S56.819D — Strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
  • S56.819S — Strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm, sequela
  • S56.821 — Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm
  • S56.821A — Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter
  • S56.821D — Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter
  • S56.821S — Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, sequela
  • S56.822 — Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm

View all codes in the S56 family