Inj extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of l thm at forarm lv, subs

Other injury of extensor or abductor muscles, fascia and tendons of left thumb at forearm level, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an injury to the extensor or abductor muscles, fascia, or tendons of the left thumb, specifically located at the forearm level. This injury is not a sprain, strain, or laceration, but rather another specified type of damage to these structures.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing treatment, follow-up care, or rehabilitation after an initial injury to the left thumb's extensor/abductor muscles/tendons at the forearm. This includes scenarios like physical therapy sessions, wound checks, or medication adjustments for a previously diagnosed "other injury."

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the injury is to the left thumb and located at the forearm level.
Confirm the encounter is a "subsequent encounter" (D) and not the initial treatment or sequela.
Distinguish this "other injury" from sprains (S56.1), strains (S56.2), or open wounds (S51).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S56.392Inj extn/abdr musc/fasc/tend of left thumb at forearm level

S56.392D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S56Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level S56.0Injury of flexor musc/fasc/tend thumb at forearm level S56.00Unsp injury of flexor musc/fasc/tend thumb at forearm level S56.001Unsp injury of flexor musc/fasc/tend r thm at forarm lv S56.001A