S66.099
Non-billableInj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrist and hand level
Other specified injury of long flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified thumb at wrist and hand level
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
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Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrist and hand level?
The ICD-10-CM code for inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrist and hand level is S66.099. The full clinical description is "Other specified injury of long flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified thumb at wrist and hand level". S66.099 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S66.099 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S66.099 represents “Other specified injury of long flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified thumb at wrist and hand level”. 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 S66.099 a billable code?
No, S66.099 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 S66.099.
What chapter is S66.099 in?
S66.099 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S66.099?
S66.099 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 S66.099?
S66.099 has 3 child codes, including: S66.099A (Inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrs/hnd lv, init), S66.099D (Inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrs/hnd lv, subs), S66.099S (Inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrs/hnd lv, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S66.099?
Yes, when using S66.099, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S66.099?
S66.099 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2855010. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S66.099 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like inj long flexor musc/fasc/tend thmb at wrist and hand level 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 S66.099?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S66.099 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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