Injury of ulnar nerve at upper arm level, right arm, init

Injury of ulnar nerve at upper arm level, right arm, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the ulnar nerve specifically in the upper arm region of the patient's right arm. This type of injury can result in sensory deficits (e.g., numbness, tingling) and/or motor weakness in the hand and fingers supplied by the ulnar nerve.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for the initial encounter of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed ulnar nerve injury in the right upper arm due to trauma. This includes injuries sustained from fractures, dislocations, lacerations, or direct blunt force impacting the nerve.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies the right arm and the upper arm level of the ulnar nerve injury.
Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
Always code any associated fractures, dislocations, or open wounds separately.

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