NC54.6
Strain or sprain of wrist
Strain or sprain of wrist
Child Codes (5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for strain or sprain of wrist?
The ICD-11 code for strain or sprain of wrist is NC54.6. The full clinical description is "Strain or sprain of wrist".
What does ICD-11 code NC54.6 mean?
ICD-11 code NC54.6 represents “Strain or sprain of wrist”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NC54.6 in?
NC54.6 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 NC54.6?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NC54.6 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 NC54.6?
NC54.6 has 5 child codes, including: NC54.60 (Strain or sprain of carpal joint), NC54.61 (Strain or sprain of radiocarpal joint), NC54.62 (Strain or sprain of carpometacarpal joint), NC54.6Y (Sprain of other specified part of wrist), and 1 more.
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