Injury of digital nerve of unspecified finger, init encntr

Injury of digital nerve of unspecified finger, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies damage to a digital nerve in any finger, without specifying which finger is affected. This injury can result in sensory deficits, pain, or motor weakness in the affected digit. It represents the initial presentation of such an injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed injury to a digital nerve of a finger, and the specific finger involved is not documented. This would be appropriate for initial evaluations following trauma or acute compression.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "unspecified finger" or lacks specific finger identification.
Pair with an external cause code (e.g., W50.0XXA for accidental cut) to describe the mechanism of injury.
For subsequent encounters, use the appropriate seventh character (D for subsequent, S for sequela).

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Crosswalks

955.6ApproxICD-9 955.6ApproxICD-9

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