Injury of nerves at shldr/up arm, left arm, subs

Injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a documented injury to a nerve other than the major named nerves (e.g., median, ulnar, radial) located in the left shoulder or upper arm region. It specifically indicates that the patient is in the healing phase and receiving follow-up care for this nerve injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed "other" nerve injury of the left shoulder or upper arm presents for subsequent treatment, such as wound care, physical therapy, or medication management during the recovery period. This includes follow-up visits after initial treatment for the acute injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies the left arm and a nerve other than the major named nerves.
Verify the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial acute injury or sequela.
Always sequence this code after the primary reason for the encounter if the nerve injury is not the main focus of the visit.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S44.8X2Injury of nerves at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm

S44.8X2D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S44Injury of nerves at shoulder and upper arm level S44.0Injury of ulnar nerve at upper arm level S44.00Injury of ulnar nerve at upper arm level, unspecified arm S44.00XAInjury of ulnar nerve at upper arm level, unsp arm, init S44.00XD