NC52.0
Open wound of finger or thumb
Open wound of finger or thumb
Child Codes (7)
NC52.00Laceration without foreign body of finger or thumb
NC52.01Laceration with foreign body of finger or thumb
NC52.02Puncture wound without foreign body of finger or thumb
NC52.03Puncture wound with foreign body of finger or thumb
NC52.04Open bite of finger or thumb
NC52.0YOther specified open wound of finger or thumb
NC52.0ZOpen wound of finger or thumb, unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for open wound of finger or thumb?
The ICD-11 code for open wound of finger or thumb is NC52.0. The full clinical description is "Open wound of finger or thumb".
What does ICD-11 code NC52.0 mean?
ICD-11 code NC52.0 represents “Open wound of finger or thumb”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NC52.0 in?
NC52.0 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 NC52.0?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NC52.0 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 NC52.0?
NC52.0 has 7 child codes, including: NC52.00 (Laceration without foreign body of finger or thumb), NC52.01 (Laceration with foreign body of finger or thumb), NC52.02 (Puncture wound without foreign body of finger or thumb), NC52.03 (Puncture wound with foreign body of finger or thumb), and 3 more.
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