ICD Code S63.501A

ICD code S63.501A is an unspecified sprain of the right wrist, for a patient’s initial encounter for this injury.

1. Patient presents with pain, swelling, or tenderness in the right wrist following trauma or injury

2. Physical examination reveals decreased range of motion, bruising, or instability in the right wrist

3. No evidence of fracture or dislocation on imaging studies

4. Clinical assessment cannot specify the exact ligament or structure involved in the sprain

5. This is the patient’s initial encounter for evaluation and treatment of the injury

Relevant CPT codes for ICD S63.501A include:

- 99201–99205 (New patient office or other outpatient visit)

- 99211–99215 (Established patient office or other outpatient visit)

- 29125 (Application of short arm splint, static)

- 29126 (Application of short arm splint, dynamic)

- 29240 (Strapping of hand or finger)

- 20552 (Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), one or two muscle(s)), if indicated

- 97010 (Application of a modality to 1 or more areas; hot or cold packs)

- 97014 (Application of a modality to 1 or more areas; electrical stimulation)

- 97110 (Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered during the encounter for ICD S63.501A.

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