Injury of digital nerve of right ring finger, init encntr

Injury of digital nerve of right ring finger, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies damage to a digital nerve specifically located in the right ring finger. This injury can result in sensory deficits, pain, or motor impairment in the affected digit. It refers to the initial presentation and treatment of such an injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a diagnosed injury to the nerve supplying the right ring finger. This includes cases of laceration, contusion, compression, or other trauma affecting this specific nerve. It is appropriate for the initial evaluation and management of the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies the right ring finger and confirms nerve involvement, not just a general finger injury.
Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
Distinguish from injuries to tendons, bones, or other soft tissues of the finger, which have separate codes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S64.494Injury of digital nerve of right ring finger

S64.494A(current)

Crosswalks

955.6ApproxICD-9

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