BlockL1-NC5
Injuries to the wrist or hand
Injuries to the wrist or hand
Child Codes (13)
NC50Injury to fingernail
NC51Superficial injury of wrist or hand
NC52Open wound of wrist or hand
NC53Fracture at wrist or hand level
NC54Dislocation or strain or sprain of joints or ligaments at wrist or hand level
NC55Injury of nerves at wrist or hand level
NC56Injury of blood vessels at wrist or hand level
NC57Injury of muscle, fascia or tendon at wrist or hand level
NC58Crushing injury of wrist or hand
NC59Traumatic amputation of wrist or hand
NC5AMultiple injuries of wrist or hand
NC5YOther specified injuries to the wrist or hand
NC5ZInjuries to the wrist or hand, unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for injuries to the wrist or hand?
The ICD-11 code for injuries to the wrist or hand is BlockL1-NC5. The full clinical description is "Injuries to the wrist or hand".
What does ICD-11 code BlockL1-NC5 mean?
ICD-11 code BlockL1-NC5 represents "Injuries to the wrist or hand". It is classified under the ICD-11 classification system.
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code BlockL1-NC5?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for BlockL1-NC5 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-10. Use the ICD-11 to ICD-10 converter to search for related codes.
What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11?
ICD-11 is the latest revision of the WHO's International Classification of Diseases, succeeding ICD-10. Key differences include: a fully digital-first design, new chapters for sleep-wake disorders, sexual health, and traditional medicine, improved coding for rare diseases, and better integration with electronic health records through extension codes.
What are the subcategories under BlockL1-NC5?
BlockL1-NC5 has 13 child codes, including: NC50 (Injury to fingernail), NC51 (Superficial injury of wrist or hand), NC52 (Open wound of wrist or hand), NC53 (Fracture at wrist or hand level), and 9 more.
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