S66.59
Non-billableInj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend and unsp finger at wrs/hnd lv
Other injury of intrinsic muscle, fascia and tendon of other and 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.
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 (10)
S66.590Inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend r idx fngr at wrs/hnd lv
S66.591Inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend left index finger at wrs/hnd lv
S66.592Inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend r mid finger at wrs/hnd lv
S66.593Inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend l mid finger at wrs/hnd lv
S66.594Inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend right ring finger at wrs/hnd lv
S66.595Inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend left ring finger at wrs/hnd lv
S66.596Inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend r little finger at wrs/hnd lv
S66.597Inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend l little finger at wrs/hnd lv
S66.598Inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend finger at wrist and hand level
S66.599Inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend unsp finger at wrs/hnd lv
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend and unsp finger at wrs/hnd lv?
The ICD-10-CM code for inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend and unsp finger at wrs/hnd lv is S66.59. The full clinical description is "Other injury of intrinsic muscle, fascia and tendon of other and unspecified finger at wrist and hand level". S66.59 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S66.59 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S66.59 represents "Other injury of intrinsic muscle, fascia and tendon of other and 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 S66.59 a billable code?
No, S66.59 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under S66.59.
What chapter is S66.59 in?
S66.59 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S66.59?
S66.59 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 S66.59?
S66.59 has 10 child codes, including: S66.590 (Inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend r idx fngr at wrs/hnd lv), S66.591 (Inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend left index finger at wrs/hnd lv), S66.592 (Inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend r mid finger at wrs/hnd lv), S66.593 (Inj intrinsic musc/fasc/tend l mid finger at wrs/hnd lv), and 6 more.
Are additional codes required with S66.59?
Yes, when using S66.59 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S66.59?
S66.59 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2855458. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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