Injury of radial nerve at upper arm level, left arm, init

Injury of radial nerve at upper arm level, left arm, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies damage to the radial nerve in the upper part of the left arm, specifically at the humerus level. This type of injury can result in impaired sensation and motor function in the forearm, wrist, and hand, as the radial nerve controls extension and supination.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for initial encounters when documenting a new injury to the radial nerve of the left upper arm. This includes cases such as fractures of the humerus that compromise the nerve, direct trauma to the upper arm, or iatrogenic injury during a surgical procedure.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the left arm and the upper arm level of the radial nerve injury.
Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
Look for associated diagnoses, such as fractures, dislocations, or open wounds, and code them accordingly.

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955.3ApproxICD-9

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