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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Wrist Sprain

ICD-10 Coding for Right Wrist Sprain

S63.501A
S63.511A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for right wrist sprain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Right Wrist Ligament Injury
Right Wrist Strain
wrist ligament injury
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Wrist Sprain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Wrist Sprain

Use ICD-10 code S63.501A for sprain of unspecified ligament of right wrist, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sprain of unspecified ligament of right wrist, initial encounter

Billable Code
S63.501A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of ligament tenderness without fracture on imaging

Applicable To

  • • Acute right wrist sprain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and encounter type are documented.

Sprain of carpal joint of right wrist, initial encounter

Billable Code
S63.511A
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Sprain of specific carpal joint

Important Notes

  • • Document specific joint and mechanism of injury.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W19.XXXA

Unspecified fall, initial encounter

Use to specify the cause of the wrist injury.

Y93.C1

Activity, basketball

Use to specify activity during which injury occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a right wrist sprain?

The ICD-10 code for a right wrist sprain is S63.501A for the initial encounter. Use specific codes like S63.511A if a particular joint is involved.

How do you code a right wrist sprain?

Code a right wrist sprain using S63.501A for initial encounters. Include external cause codes to specify the injury mechanism.

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