S64.8
Non-billableInjury of other nerves at wrist and hand level
Injury of other 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.
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 (1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S64.8?
ICD-10-CM code S64.8 represents "Injury of other nerves at wrist and hand level". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S64.8 a billable code?
No, S64.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 1 child codes under S64.8.
What chapter is S64.8 in?
S64.8 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S64.8?
S64.8 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 S64.8?
S64.8 has 1 child code, including: S64.8X (Injury of other nerves at wrist and hand level).
Are additional codes required with S64.8?
Yes, when using S64.8 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S64.8?
S64.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478309. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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