NC51
Superficial injury of wrist or hand
Superficial injury of wrist or hand
Child Codes (3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for superficial injury of wrist or hand?
The ICD-11 code for superficial injury of wrist or hand is NC51. The full clinical description is "Superficial injury of wrist or hand".
What does ICD-11 code NC51 mean?
ICD-11 code NC51 represents “Superficial injury of wrist or hand”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NC51 in?
NC51 is in Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes NA00-NF2Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code NC51?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NC51 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 NC51?
NC51 has 3 child codes, including: NC51.0 (Superficial injury of finger or thumb), NC51.1 (Superficial injury of other parts of wrist or hand), NC51.2 (Multiple superficial injuries of wrist or hand).
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