S54.02XA is the authoritative medical code for Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, left arm, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, left arm, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM S54.02XA), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, left arm, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S54.02A. Excludes2 (not included here): injury of nerves at wrist and hand level S64.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of wrist and hand S60-S69; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated open wound S51.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S54.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S54.02XA in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- injury of nerves at wrist and hand level S64.-
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of wrist and hand S60-S69
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound S51.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S54.02XA require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S54.
Can S54.02XA be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S54.02XA and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: injury of nerves at wrist and hand level (S64.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S54.02XA in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S54 — Injury of nerves at forearm level
- S54.0 — Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level
- S54.00 — Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm
- S54.00XA — Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S54.00XD — Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S54.00XS — Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm, sequela
- S54.01 — Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, right arm
- S54.01XA — Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter
- S54.01XD — Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, right arm, subsequent encounter
- S54.01XS — Injury of ulnar nerve at forearm level, right arm, sequela
View all 40 codes in the S54 family