icd 10 code for left small finger extensor tendon laceration

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What is the ICD 10 code for left index finger laceration?

Oct 01, 2021 · Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left thumb at wrist and hand level, initial encounter. S66.222A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Lacerat extensor musc/fasc/tend l thm at wrs/hnd lv, init.

What is the ICD 10 code for extensor laceration?

Oct 01, 2021 · 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S66.327 Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left little finger at wrist and hand level 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code S66.327 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

What is the ICD 10 code for extensor tendon injury?

Oct 01, 2021 · S66.326A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Lacerat extn musc/fasc/tend r lit fngr at wrs/hnd lv, init. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S66.326A became effective on October 1, 2021.

What are the ICD-10-CM codes for wrist and hand injuries?

S66.301 Unspecified injury of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left index finger at wrist and hand level. S66.301A …… initial encounter; S66.301D …… subsequent encounter; S66.301S …… sequela; S66.302 Unspecified injury of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right middle finger at wrist and hand level. S66.302A …… initial encounter

What happens when a nerve that runs from your forearm into your palm becomes squeezed at the wrist?

Carpal tunnel syndrome, which happens when a nerve that runs from your forearm into your palm becomes squeezed at the wrist

What is the S66.327 code?

S66.327 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable diagnosis code code , consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left little finger at wrist and hand level. The code is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

How do you know if you have a wrist problem?

The symptoms of a wrist problem can vary, depending on the problem. A common symptom is wrist pain. Some other possible symptoms include swelling, a decrease in wrist strength, and sudden numbness or tingling.

When to use wrist guards?

Use wrist guards, when doing sports that put you at risk for wrist injuries

What is the function of the wrist?

Your wrist connects your hand to your forearm. It is not one big joint; it has several small joints. This makes it flexible and allows you to move your hand in different ways. The wrist has two big forearm bones and eight small bones known as carpals. It also has tendons and ligaments, which are connective tissues. Tendons connect muscles to bones. Ligaments connect bones to each other.