ICD-9-CM Code 955.3 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 955.3:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following three equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 955.3:
- ICD-10 Code S4420XA, Injury of radial nerve at upper arm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S5420XA, Injury of radial nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S6420XA, Injury of radial nerve at wrist and hand level of unspecified arm, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 955.3
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Injury to radial nerve
Short ICD9 Description: Injury radial nerve
Parent Code: 955 - Injury to peripheral nerve(s) of shoulder girdle and upper limb