S57.8 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
- S57.80 Crushing injury of unspecified forearm
- S57.80XA Crushing injury of unspecified forearm, initial encounter
- S57.80XD Crushing injury of unspecified forearm, subsequent encounter
- S57.80XS Crushing injury of unspecified forearm, sequela
- S57.81 Crushing injury of right forearm
- S57.81XA Crushing injury of right forearm, initial encounter
- S57.81XD Crushing injury of right forearm, subsequent encounter
- S57.81XS Crushing injury of right forearm, sequela
- S57.82 Crushing injury of left forearm
- S57.82XA Crushing injury of left forearm, initial encounter
- S57.82XD Crushing injury of left forearm, subsequent encounter
- S57.82XS Crushing injury of left forearm, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S57.8 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm
- S57 Crushing injury of elbow and forearm
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S57.8 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S57.8 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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