ICD Code S63.502A
ICD code S63.502A is used to identify an unspecified sprain of the left wrist during a patient's initial encounter for care.
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What is ICD diagnosis code S63.502A
ICD code S63.502A is an unspecified sprain of the left wrist, for a patient’s initial encounter for this injury.
When to use ICD code S63.502A
1. Patient presents with pain, swelling, or tenderness in the left wrist following trauma or injury
2. Physical examination reveals decreased range of motion, bruising, or instability in the left wrist
3. No evidence of fracture or dislocation on imaging studies
4. No specific ligament or structure identified as the source of the sprain
5. This is the patient’s initial encounter for evaluation and treatment of the injury
Billable CPT codes for ICD code S63.502A
Relevant CPT codes for ICD-10 code S63.502A include:
- 20550 Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (e.g., plantar "fascia")
- 20551 Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
- 20600 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; small joint or bursa (e.g., fingers, toes)
- 29125 Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
- 29126 Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); dynamic
- 29240 Strapping; hand or finger
- 97014 Application of a modality to one or more areas; electrical stimulation (unattended)
- 97110 Therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility, each 15 minutes
- 97140 Manual therapy techniques, one or more regions, each 15 minutes
CPT code selection should be based on the specific treatment rendered for ICD-10 code S63.502A.
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