S64
Non-billableInjury of nerves at wrist and hand level
Injury of nerves at wrist and hand level
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
S60-S69
Child Codes
7
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound (S61.-)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (7)
S64.0Injury of ulnar nerve at wrist and hand level
S64.1Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level
S64.2Injury of radial nerve at wrist and hand level
S64.3Injury of digital nerve of thumb
S64.4Injury of digital nerve of other and unspecified finger
S64.8Injury of other nerves at wrist and hand level
S64.9Injury of unspecified nerve at wrist and hand level
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S64?
ICD-10-CM code S64 represents "Injury of nerves at wrist and hand level". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S64 a billable code?
No, S64 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under S64.
What chapter is S64 in?
S64 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S64?
S64 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S64?
S64 has 7 child codes, including: S64.0 (Injury of ulnar nerve at wrist and hand level), S64.1 (Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level), S64.2 (Injury of radial nerve at wrist and hand level), S64.3 (Injury of digital nerve of thumb), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S64?
Yes, when using S64 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S64?
S64 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478310. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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