Injury of radial nerve at wrs/hnd lv of left arm, init

Injury of radial nerve at wrist and hand level of left arm, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies damage to the radial nerve specifically located in the left wrist or hand region. This injury can result in sensory deficits, such as numbness or tingling, and/or motor weakness affecting the muscles controlled by the radial nerve in the distal forearm, wrist, and hand.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for initial treatment of a patient presenting with a new injury to the radial nerve in their left wrist or hand. This includes traumatic lacerations, contusions, or compressions affecting this specific nerve segment. It is appropriate for the first encounter related to this particular injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the left arm and the wrist/hand level of the radial nerve.
Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
Look for details regarding the mechanism of injury to support the diagnosis.

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Crosswalks

955.3ApproxICD-9

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