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NC54.4

Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist or carpus

Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist or carpus

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

NC54

Child Codes

6

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (6)

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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