NC56.2
Injury of superficial palmar arch
Injury of superficial palmar arch
Child Codes (4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for injury of superficial palmar arch?
The ICD-11 code for injury of superficial palmar arch is NC56.2. The full clinical description is "Injury of superficial palmar arch".
What does ICD-11 code NC56.2 mean?
ICD-11 code NC56.2 represents “Injury of superficial palmar arch”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NC56.2 in?
NC56.2 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 NC56.2?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NC56.2 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 NC56.2?
NC56.2 has 4 child codes, including: NC56.20 (Laceration of superficial palmar arch), NC56.21 (Contusion of superficial palmar arch), NC56.2Y (Other specified injury of superficial palmar arch), NC56.2Z (Injury of superficial palmar arch, unspecified).
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