S64.11
Non-billableInjury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of right arm
Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of right arm
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of right arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of right arm is S64.11. The full clinical description is "Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of right arm". S64.11 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S64.11 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S64.11 represents "Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of right arm". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S64.11 a billable code?
No, S64.11 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S64.11.
What chapter is S64.11 in?
S64.11 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S64.11?
S64.11 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 S64.11?
S64.11 has 3 child codes, including: S64.11XA (Injury of median nerve at wrs/hnd lv of right arm, init), S64.11XD (Injury of median nerve at wrs/hnd lv of right arm, subs), S64.11XS (Injury of median nerve at wrs/hnd lv of right arm, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S64.11?
Yes, when using S64.11 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S64.11?
S64.11 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2854463. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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