Asked by Mishal Malik on Sep 24, 2024
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What is the correct code for a patient with a strain of the extensor muscle, fascia, and tendon of the right little finger at the forearm level, initial encounter?
A) S56.417A
B) S56.417D
C) S56.418A
D) S56.418D
Extensor Muscle
A muscle whose contraction causes an extension of a limb or part of the body.
Fascia
A band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.
Tendon
A tough band of fibrous connective tissue that usually connects muscle to bone and is capable of withstanding tension.
- Determine the accurate codes for particular disorders and injuries related to the musculoskeletal system.
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RAJDARSHI MISHRA3 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The ICD-10 code for a strain of the extensor muscle, fascia, and tendon of the right little finger at the forearm level, initial encounter is S56.417A. This code specifies the anatomical location, the type of injury (strain), and the initial encounter.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the accurate codes for particular disorders and injuries related to the musculoskeletal system.