S64.493
Non-billableInjury of digital nerve of left middle finger
Injury of digital nerve of left middle finger
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
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A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
S64.490Injury of digital nerve of right index finger
S64.491Injury of digital nerve of left index finger
S64.492Injury of digital nerve of right middle finger
S64.494Injury of digital nerve of right ring finger
S64.495Injury of digital nerve of left ring finger
S64.496Injury of digital nerve of right little finger
S64.497Injury of digital nerve of left little finger
S64.498Injury of digital nerve of other finger
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for injury of digital nerve of left middle finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for injury of digital nerve of left middle finger is S64.493. The full clinical description is "Injury of digital nerve of left middle finger". S64.493 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S64.493 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S64.493 represents “Injury of digital nerve of left middle finger”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S64.493 a billable code?
No, S64.493 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S64.493.
What chapter is S64.493 in?
S64.493 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S64.493?
S64.493 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S64.493?
S64.493 has 3 child codes, including: S64.493A (Injury of digital nerve of left middle finger, init encntr), S64.493D (Injury of digital nerve of left middle finger, subs encntr), S64.493S (Injury of digital nerve of left middle finger, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S64.493?
Yes, when using S64.493, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S64.493?
S64.493 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2854512. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S64.493 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like injury of digital nerve of left middle finger affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S64.493?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S64.493 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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