Injury of cutan sensory nerve at forarm lv, right arm, init

Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This diagnosis code signifies damage to a sensory nerve located in the skin of the right forearm. This injury specifically affects the nerves responsible for transmitting sensations like touch, temperature, and pain from the skin. It indicates the initial presentation or active treatment phase of such an injury.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial assessment and treatment of a patient presenting with sensory deficits, numbness, tingling, or pain in the right forearm due to a cutaneous nerve injury. Examples include lacerations, contusions, or compressions affecting the superficial nerves of the right forearm.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right arm" and "forearm level" for accurate laterality and anatomical site.
Verify the encounter is truly "initial" for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
Distinguish from deeper nerve injuries or injuries affecting motor function, which would necessitate different codes.

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Crosswalks

955.5ApproxICD-9

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