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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Radial Nerve Palsy

ICD-10 Coding for Radial Nerve Palsy

S54.2
S64.22
G56.3

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for radial nerve palsy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Wrist Drop
Saturday Night Palsy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Radial Nerve Palsy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Radial Nerve Palsy

Use ICD-10 code S54.2 for injury of radial nerve at forearm level, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Injury of radial nerve at forearm level

Non-Billable
S54.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of acute trauma to the forearm with radial nerve symptoms.

Applicable To

  • • Acute traumatic radial nerve injury at forearm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and encounter type.

Injury of radial nerve at wrist and hand level

Non-Billable
S64.22
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Traumatic radial nerve injury at wrist/hand

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and encounter type.

Lesion of radial nerve

Non-Billable
G56.3
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Chronic radial nerve compression or entrapment

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies chronicity and etiology.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R29.81

Document progression of symptoms.

Neuroworsening

M62.81

Document muscle weakness if disproportionate to nerve injury.

Muscle weakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for radial nerve palsy?

The ICD-10 code for radial nerve palsy varies by location: S54.2 for forearm injuries, S64.22 for wrist/hand injuries, and G56.3 for chronic lesions.

How do you document radial nerve palsy?

Document radial nerve palsy by specifying the injury location, laterality, and confirming with EMG/NCS results.

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