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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

G56.21
G56.22
G56.20

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cubital tunnel syndrome includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
Ulnar Neuropathy at Elbow
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code G56.21 for lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb

Billable Code
G56.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Right-sided symptoms with electrodiagnostic confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Right cubital tunnel syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies right side and includes electrodiagnostic confirmation.

Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb

Billable Code
G56.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Left cubital tunnel syndrome

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure documentation specifies left side and includes diagnostic test results.

    Lesion of ulnar nerve, unspecified upper limb

    Billable Code
    G56.20
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

      Applicable To

      • • Cubital tunnel syndrome, unspecified

      Important Notes

      • • Avoid using unspecified codes unless absolutely necessary.
      Ancillary Codes

      Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

      M25.52

      Pain in elbow

      Use if elbow pain is a primary symptom.

      R20.0

      Paresthesia of skin

      Use if sensory symptoms are predominant.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for cubital tunnel syndrome?

      The ICD-10 code for cubital tunnel syndrome is G56.21 for the right upper limb and G56.22 for the left upper limb.

      How do you document cubital tunnel syndrome?

      Document cubital tunnel syndrome by specifying symptoms, laterality, and diagnostic test results such as NCV or MRI findings.

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