S66.508
Non-billableUnsp injury of intrinsic musc/fasc/tend finger at wrs/hnd lv
Unspecified injury of intrinsic muscle, fascia and tendon of other 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.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Unspecified injury of intrinsic muscle, fascia and tendon of specified finger with unspecified laterality at wrist and hand level
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
UMLS
- Unsp injury of intrinsic musc/fasc/tend finger at wrs/hnd lvC2855493
- Unspecified injury of intrinsic muscle, fascia and tendon of other finger at wrist and hand levelC2855493
- Unspecified injury of intrinsic muscle, fascia and tendon of specified finger with unspecified laterality at wrist and hand levelC2855492
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp injury of intrinsic musc/fasc/tend finger at wrs/hnd lv?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp injury of intrinsic musc/fasc/tend finger at wrs/hnd lv is S66.508. The full clinical description is "Unspecified injury of intrinsic muscle, fascia and tendon of other finger at wrist and hand level". S66.508 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S66.508 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S66.508 represents "Unspecified injury of intrinsic muscle, fascia and tendon of other 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 S66.508 a billable code?
No, S66.508 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 S66.508.
What chapter is S66.508 in?
S66.508 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S66.508?
S66.508 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 S66.508?
S66.508 has 3 child codes, including: S66.508A (Unsp inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend finger at wrs/hnd lv, init), S66.508D (Unsp inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend finger at wrs/hnd lv, subs), S66.508S (Unsp inj intrns musc/fasc/tend finger at wrs/hnd lv, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S66.508?
Yes, when using S66.508 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S66.508?
S66.508 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2855493, C2855492. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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