S64.1 is the authoritative medical code for Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level (ICD-10-CM S64.1), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S64.1. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated open wound S61.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S64.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S64.1 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.
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound S61.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S64.1 be billed directly?
No. S64.1 (Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S64.1 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S64.
Can S64.1 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S64.1 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S64.1 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S64.10XA — Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S64.10XD — Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S64.10XS — Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm, sequela
- S64.11XA — Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of right arm, initial encounter
- S64.11XD — Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of right arm, subsequent encounter
- S64.11XS — Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of right arm, sequela
- S64.12XA — Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of left arm, initial encounter
- S64.12XD — Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of left arm, subsequent encounter
- S64.12XS — Injury of median nerve at wrist and hand level of left arm, sequela