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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Wrist Injury

ICD-10 Coding for Wrist Injury

S63.501A
S62.001A

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

Also Known as:
Wrist Sprain
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Strain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Wrist Injury

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Wrist Injury

Use ICD-10 code S63.501A for strain of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right wrist, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Strain of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right wrist, initial encounter

Billable Code
S63.501A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute pain and mechanism of injury
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of the injury including muscle group and laterality

Applicable To

  • • Right wrist flexor strain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the specific muscle group involved and the mechanism of injury.

Fracture of scaphoid bone of right wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S62.001A
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Non-displaced scaphoid fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the fracture type and confirm with imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W09.8xxA

Fall from playground equipment, initial encounter

Use to document the cause of the wrist injury.

Y92.81

Place of occurrence: playground

Use to specify the location of the injury event.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a wrist injury?

The ICD-10 code for a wrist injury varies based on the type of injury. For example, S63.501A is used for a right wrist flexor strain, initial encounter.

How do you code a wrist fracture in ICD-10?

Wrist fractures are coded based on the specific bone and type of fracture. For instance, S62.001A is used for a closed fracture of the scaphoid bone, initial encounter.

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