S64.497
Non-billableInjury of digital nerve of left little finger
Injury of digital nerve of left little finger
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 digital nerve of left little finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for injury of digital nerve of left little finger is S64.497. The full clinical description is "Injury of digital nerve of left little finger". S64.497 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S64.497 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S64.497 represents "Injury of digital nerve of left little finger". 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 S64.497 a billable code?
No, S64.497 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 S64.497.
What chapter is S64.497 in?
S64.497 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S64.497?
S64.497 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 S64.497?
S64.497 has 3 child codes, including: S64.497A (Injury of digital nerve of left little finger, init encntr), S64.497D (Injury of digital nerve of left little finger, subs encntr), S64.497S (Injury of digital nerve of left little finger, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S64.497?
Yes, when using S64.497 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S64.497?
S64.497 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2854528. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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