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S66.129

Non-billable

Lacerat flexor musc/fasc/tend unsp finger at wrs/hnd lv

Laceration of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified finger 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

S66.12

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.-)
  • Injury of long flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of thumb at wrist and hand level (S66.0-)

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)

S66.129A

Lacerat flexor musc/fasc/tend unsp fngr at wrs/hnd lv, init

BillableS66.129D

Lacerat flexor musc/fasc/tend unsp fngr at wrs/hnd lv, subs

BillableS66.129S

Lacerat flexor musc/fasc/tend unsp fngr at wrs/hnd lv, sqla

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lacerat flexor musc/fasc/tend unsp finger at wrs/hnd lv?

The ICD-10-CM code for lacerat flexor musc/fasc/tend unsp finger at wrs/hnd lv is S66.129. The full clinical description is "Laceration of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified finger at wrist and hand level". S66.129 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S66.129 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S66.129 represents "Laceration of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified finger 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 S66.129 a billable code?

No, S66.129 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 S66.129.

What chapter is S66.129 in?

S66.129 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S66.129?

S66.129 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 S66.129?

S66.129 has 3 child codes, including: S66.129A (Lacerat flexor musc/fasc/tend unsp fngr at wrs/hnd lv, init), S66.129D (Lacerat flexor musc/fasc/tend unsp fngr at wrs/hnd lv, subs), S66.129S (Lacerat flexor musc/fasc/tend unsp fngr at wrs/hnd lv, sqla).

Are additional codes required with S66.129?

Yes, when using S66.129 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S66.129?

S66.129 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2855099. 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.