Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, left arm, init

Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, left arm, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies damage to the ulnar nerve specifically within the forearm region of the left arm. This injury can result in sensory deficits (numbness, tingling) and motor weakness in the hand and fingers supplied by the ulnar nerve.

🎯When to Use

Assign this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed ulnar nerve injury in the left forearm, such as from a laceration, fracture, or direct trauma. It is appropriate for the initial assessment and treatment of the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies the left arm and the forearm level of the ulnar nerve injury.
Verify this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.
Distinguish from ulnar nerve injuries at the wrist or elbow, which have separate codes.

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Crosswalks

955.2ApproxICD-9

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