S56.999
Billable codeOther injury of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm
The ICD-10 code for other injury of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm is S56.999.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •Laterality-specific codes exist for this condition — confirm the affected side is documented.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- S56.991Other injury of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm
- S56.992Other injury of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, left arm
- S56.999Other injury of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, unspecified arm