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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Arm Injury

ICD-10 Coding for Left Arm Injury

S42.022A
S43.402A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for left arm injury includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Injury to Left Upper Limb
Left Upper Extremity Trauma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Arm Injury

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Arm Injury

Use ICD-10 code S42.022A for displaced fracture of shaft of left humerus, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced fracture of shaft of left humerus, initial encounter

Billable Code
S42.022A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed by imaging and physical exam

Applicable To

  • • Displaced fracture of left humeral shaft

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'displaced' and 'left' to avoid unspecified coding.

Sprain of unspecified ligament of left shoulder joint, initial encounter

Billable Code
S43.402A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Physical exam showing tenderness and swelling
  • • MRI confirming ligament involvement

Applicable To

  • • Sprain of left shoulder joint

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'sprain' and 'left' to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Y92.838

Place of occurrence, playground

Use to specify the location where the injury occurred.

Y93.64

Activity, weightlifting

Use to specify the activity during which the injury occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a left arm injury?

The ICD-10 code for a left arm injury varies based on the specific type of injury, such as S42.022A for a displaced fracture of the left humerus.

How do you code a left shoulder sprain?

For a left shoulder sprain, use ICD-10 code S43.402A, ensuring documentation specifies the ligament involved and the encounter type.

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