Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S56.912 is the diagnosis code for Strain of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm. 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 S56.912 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S56.912 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S56.912 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Strain of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S56.912 is S56.91 ("Strain of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level"). S56.912 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S56.912 is located in Section S50-S59 — "Injuries to the elbow and forearm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S56.912 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Strain of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm" 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 Strain of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm is S56.912.
Yes, S56.912 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S56.912 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S56.912 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.