Inj extensor musc/fasc/tend r idx fngr at forarm lv, subs

Other injury of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right index finger at forearm level, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an injury to the extensor muscles, fascia, or tendons of the right index finger, specifically at the forearm level. This type of injury could involve strains, sprains, or partial tears affecting the structures responsible for extending the right index finger.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting subsequent care for a patient who has previously been treated for an injury to the extensor mechanism of their right index finger, located in the forearm region. This includes follow-up appointments for wound care, physical therapy, or monitoring healing progress after an initial injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the right index finger and the forearm level of the injury.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the injury.
Look for associated external cause codes to provide a complete picture of the injury's origin.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S56.491Inj extensor musc/fasc/tend r idx fngr at forearm level

S56.491D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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