NC5A
Multiple injuries of wrist or hand
Multiple injuries of wrist or hand
Child Codes (4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for multiple injuries of wrist or hand?
The ICD-11 code for multiple injuries of wrist or hand is NC5A. The full clinical description is "Multiple injuries of wrist or hand".
What does ICD-11 code NC5A mean?
ICD-11 code NC5A represents “Multiple injuries of wrist or hand”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NC5A in?
NC5A 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 NC5A?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NC5A 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 NC5A?
NC5A has 4 child codes, including: NC5A.0 (Injury of multiple sites of hand), NC5A.1 (Injury of multiple sites of wrist), NC5A.Y (Other specified multiple injuries of wrist or hand), NC5A.Z (Multiple injuries of wrist or hand, unspecified).
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