NC54.4
Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist or carpus
Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist or carpus
Child Codes (6)
NC54.40Traumatic rupture of scapholunate ligament
NC54.41Traumatic rupture of radiocarpal ligament
NC54.42Traumatic rupture of ulnocarpal ligament
NC54.43Traumatic rupture of lunotriquetral ligament
NC54.4YTraumatic rupture of other specified ligament of wrist or carpus
NC54.4ZTraumatic rupture of ligament of wrist or carpus, unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist or carpus?
The ICD-11 code for traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist or carpus is NC54.4. The full clinical description is "Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist or carpus".
What does ICD-11 code NC54.4 mean?
ICD-11 code NC54.4 represents “Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist or carpus”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NC54.4 in?
NC54.4 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 NC54.4?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NC54.4 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 NC54.4?
NC54.4 has 6 child codes, including: NC54.40 (Traumatic rupture of scapholunate ligament), NC54.41 (Traumatic rupture of radiocarpal ligament), NC54.42 (Traumatic rupture of ulnocarpal ligament), NC54.43 (Traumatic rupture of lunotriquetral ligament), and 2 more.
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