S54.8 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
- S54.8X Injury of other nerves at forearm level
- S54.8X1 Injury of other nerves at forearm level, right arm
- S54.8X1A Injury of other nerves at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter
- S54.8X1D Injury of other nerves at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter
- S54.8X1S Injury of other nerves at forearm level, right arm, sequela
- S54.8X2 Injury of other nerves at forearm level, left arm
- S54.8X2A Injury of other nerves at forearm level, left arm, initial encounter
- S54.8X2D Injury of other nerves at forearm level, left arm, subsequent encounter
- S54.8X2S Injury of other nerves at forearm level, left arm, sequela
- S54.8X9 Injury of other nerves at forearm level, unspecified arm
- S54.8X9A Injury of other nerves at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S54.8X9D Injury of other nerves at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S54.8X9S Injury of other nerves at forearm level, unspecified arm, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S54.8 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)
S54.8 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S54.8 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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