Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S56.195 is the diagnosis code for Other injury of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right ring finger at forearm level. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the elbow and forearm" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S56.195 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S56.195 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S56.195 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other injury of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right ring finger at forearm level". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S56.195 is S56.19 ("Other injury of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of other and unspecified finger at forearm level"). S56.195 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S56.195 is located in Section S50-S59 — "Injuries to the elbow and forearm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S56.195 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other injury of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right ring finger at forearm level" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other injury of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right ring finger at forearm level is S56.195.
Yes, S56.195 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S56.195 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S56.195 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.