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S66.099

Non-billable

Inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrist and hand level

Other specified injury of long flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified thumb 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

Parent Code

S66.09

Child Codes

3

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • sprain of joints and ligaments of wrist and hand (S63.-)

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)

S66.099A

Inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrs/hnd lv, init

BillableS66.099D

Inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrs/hnd lv, subs

BillableS66.099S

Inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrs/hnd lv, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrist and hand level?

The ICD-10-CM code for inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrist and hand level is S66.099. The full clinical description is "Other specified injury of long flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified thumb at wrist and hand level". S66.099 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S66.099 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S66.099 represents "Other specified injury of long flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified thumb at wrist and hand level". 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 S66.099 a billable code?

No, S66.099 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 S66.099.

What chapter is S66.099 in?

S66.099 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S66.099?

S66.099 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 S66.099?

S66.099 has 3 child codes, including: S66.099A (Inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrs/hnd lv, init), S66.099D (Inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrs/hnd lv, subs), S66.099S (Inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrs/hnd lv, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S66.099?

Yes, when using S66.099 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S66.099?

S66.099 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2855010. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.