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ICD-10 Coding for Long Thoracic Nerve Injury(S44.3, G54.5, S14.3)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for long thoracic nerve injury, including documentation requirements and clinical validation criteria.

Also known as:
Winged ScapulaSerratus Anterior Palsy
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Long Thoracic Nerve Injury

S00-T88Primary Range

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
G54.5Neuralgic amyotrophy
S14.3XXAInjury of brachial plexus, initial encounter
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Injury of axillary nerve
S44.3
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Injury of brachial plexus, initial encounterS14.3
Injury of axillary nerve, left arm, initial encounterS44.3

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Long Thoracic Nerve Injury.

Missing laterality in documentation

Impact

Clinical: Leads to incorrect treatment plans., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Always specify left or right in documentation.

Using S44.0X2A (ulnar nerve) due to EHR autopopulate

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 coding standards., Data Quality: Inaccurate data affecting clinical records.

Mitigation

Manually override with: S44.3X2A + Z18.2 if applicable

Laterality Documentation

Impact

High risk of audit if laterality is not documented.

Mitigation

Implement mandatory fields for laterality in EHR.

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