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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S56.426S ICD-10-CM Code: Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left ring finger at forearm level, sequela

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S56.426S

Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left ring finger at forearm level, sequela

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S56.426S sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)

  3. 3

    Category S56

    Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level

  4. 4

    Subcategory S56.426

    Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left ring finger at forearm level

  5. 5

    Code S56.426S

    Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left ring finger at forearm level, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S56.426S.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S56.426S.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S56.426S.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S56.426S.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S56.426S.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S56.426S mean?

S56.426S is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left ring finger at forearm level, sequela.”

Is S56.426S a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S56.426S has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is S56.426S located in ICD-10-CM?

S56.426S is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59) (S50–S59), under category S56, Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level and subcategory S56.426, Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left ring finger at forearm level.

What coding notes are listed for S56.426S?

No inclusion terms are listed for S56.426S in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related S56.426 codes

S56.426A

Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left ring finger at forearm level, initial encounter

S56.426D

Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left ring finger at forearm level, subsequent encounter

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