S64.8X2 — Injury of other nerves at wrist and hand level of left arm
Is S64.8X2 billable?
No — S64.8X2 is a non-billable header code. S64.8X2 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath S64.8X2.
S64.8X2 at a glance
| Code | S64.8X2 |
|---|---|
| Description | Injury of other nerves at wrist and hand level of left arm |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S64.8X2 to fully describe the condition. S64.8X2 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S64.8X2, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S64.8X2 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S64.8X2, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S64.8X2 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S64
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S64.8X2 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S61.-)
What codes fall under S64.8X2? (3)
How long has S64.8X2 existed?
S64.8X2 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.