Injury of median nerve at wrs/hnd lv of unsp arm, init

Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies damage to the median nerve in the wrist or hand region of an unspecified arm, occurring for the first time. This type of injury can result in sensory deficits (numbness, tingling) and/or motor weakness in the thumb, index, middle, and radial half of the ring finger, as well as weakness in certain hand muscles.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation indicates a new injury to the median nerve affecting the wrist or hand, and the specific arm (left or right) is not specified. This is appropriate for initial evaluations and treatments of such an injury, such as after a laceration, crush injury, or fracture affecting the nerve.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly states "initial encounter" for the injury.
If the specific arm (left or right) is known, a more specific code (S64.11XA or S64.12XA) should be used.
Look for details regarding the mechanism of injury and the specific nerve affected (median nerve) at the wrist or hand level.

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Crosswalks

955.1ApproxICD-9 955.1ApproxICD-9

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