2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S56.921DLaceration of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S50-S59›S56

ICD-10-CM S56.921D
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S56.921D is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for laceration of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter. The 7th character D marks it as a subsequent encounter code, used during routine care in the healing or recovery phase. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 949 through 950. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as disorder of tendon of right forearm. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Open wounds to limbs, subsequent encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S56.921D
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Laceration of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter
Short Description
Lacerat unsp musc/fasc/tend at forarm lv, right arm, subs
Parent Code
S56.921
Laceration of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS50-S59Injuries to the elbow and forearm
CategoryS56Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level
This CodeS56.921DLaceration of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

S56.921D is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Disorder of tendon of right forearm
  • Laceration of muscle of right forearm
  • Laceration of right forearm
  • Laceration of tendon of forearm
  • Laceration of tendon of right forearm
  • Open wound of muscle of forearm

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ049
Open wounds to limbs, subsequent encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Arm Injuries and Disorders

Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.

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Convert S56.921D to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
V58.89 Other specfied aftercare
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S56.921DOverview

Is S56.921D a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report laceration of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character D in S56.921D mean?

The final character D marks a subsequent encounter: use it for routine care while the laceration of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm is healing, after active treatment has ended.

What MS-DRG does S56.921D group to?

When laceration of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 949, 950, with relative weights from 0.6277 to 1.1897 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is S56.921D exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for laceration of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S56.921D?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, laceration of unspecified muscles, fascia and tendons at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter converts to ICD-9-CM V58.89 (other specfied aftercare). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.