NC55
Injury of nerves at wrist or hand level
Injury of nerves at wrist or hand level
Child Codes (6)
NC55.0Injury of ulnar nerve at wrist or hand level
NC55.1Injury of median nerve at wrist or hand level
NC55.2Injury of radial nerve at wrist or hand level
NC55.3Injury of multiple nerves at wrist or hand level
NC55.YInjury of other specified nerves at wrist or hand level
NC55.ZInjury of unspecified nerve at wrist or hand level
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for injury of nerves at wrist or hand level?
The ICD-11 code for injury of nerves at wrist or hand level is NC55. The full clinical description is "Injury of nerves at wrist or hand level".
What does ICD-11 code NC55 mean?
ICD-11 code NC55 represents “Injury of nerves at wrist or hand level”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NC55 in?
NC55 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 NC55?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NC55 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 NC55?
NC55 has 6 child codes, including: NC55.0 (Injury of ulnar nerve at wrist or hand level), NC55.1 (Injury of median nerve at wrist or hand level), NC55.2 (Injury of radial nerve at wrist or hand level), NC55.3 (Injury of multiple nerves at wrist or hand level), and 2 more.
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