Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, right arm, subs

Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies damage to the ulnar nerve in the right forearm, occurring after the initial treatment phase. This injury can result in sensory deficits (numbness, tingling) and/or motor weakness in the hand and fingers supplied by the ulnar nerve, such as the little finger and half of the ring finger.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of complications related to a previously diagnosed ulnar nerve injury in the right forearm. This includes scenarios like ongoing physical therapy, re-evaluation of nerve function, or treatment of persistent pain or weakness.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial injury. The "D" seventh character is crucial here.
Verify the laterality is specifically the right arm.
Confirm the injury is to the ulnar nerve at the forearm level, as other nerve injuries or locations have different codes.

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Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S54Injury of nerves at forearm level S54.0Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level S54.00Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm S54.00XAInjury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, unsp arm, init S54.00XDInjury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, unsp arm, subs