S54.1 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S54.10 Injury of median nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm
- S54.10XA Injury of median nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S54.10XD Injury of median nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S54.10XS Injury of median nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm, sequela
- S54.11 Injury of median nerve at forearm level, right arm
- S54.11XA Injury of median nerve at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter
- S54.11XD Injury of median nerve at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter
- S54.11XS Injury of median nerve at forearm level, right arm, sequela
- S54.12 Injury of median nerve at forearm level, left arm
- S54.12XA Injury of median nerve at forearm level, left arm, initial encounter
- S54.12XD Injury of median nerve at forearm level, left arm, subsequent encounter
- S54.12XS Injury of median nerve at forearm level, left arm, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S54.1 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm
- S54 Injury of nerves at forearm level
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S54.1 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S54.1 ICD 10 code
Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.
Types of arm injuries include :
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Sprains
- Dislocations
- Fractures (broken bones)
- Nerve problems
- Osteoarthritis
You may also have problems or injure specific parts of your arm, such as your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder.
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