How do you code a crush injury to the little finger?

For a crush injury to the little finger, use S90.2 if there is nail damage, and consider ancillary codes like W45.8XXA for foreign body involvement.

What is the ICD-10 code for a little toe fracture?

The ICD-10 code for a fracture of the little toe's distal phalanx is S92.515D, which requires documentation of the fracture type and encounter.

ICD-10 Coding for Trauma to Little Finger/Toe(S90.2, S62.6, S62.65)

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Explore detailed ICD-10 coding guidelines for trauma to the dedo meñique, including fractures, contusions, and nail injuries. Ensure accurate documentation and billing.

Also known as:

Dedo Meñique TraumaLittle Finger InjuryLittle Toe Injury

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Trauma to Little Finger/Toe

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

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
S90.2	Contusion of toe with nail damage	Use when there is a contusion of the toe with nail bed involvement.	Documentation of nail bed involvement Physical exam showing subungual hematoma
S62.65	Fracture of distal phalanx of little finger	Use for fractures of the distal phalanx of the little finger.	Radiographic evidence of fracture Documentation of fracture type (open/closed)

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Contusion of toe with damage to nail

S90.2

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Contusion of toe without nail damageS90.1

Fracture of other phalanges of handS62.6

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Trauma to Little Finger/Toe.

Failing to specify laterality in documentation.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to incorrect treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Always document left or right side., Cross-check with imaging reports.

Using unspecified codes when specific codes are available.

Impact

Reimbursement: May result in lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Could lead to non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Affects the accuracy of medical records.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies the exact location and type of injury.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

High risk of audit if unspecified codes are used frequently.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation and use specific codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with S90.2.

Primary Code

S90.2

Contusion of toe with damage to nail

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ICD-10 Coding for Trauma to Little Finger/Toe(S90.2, S62.6, S62.65)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code a crush injury to the little finger?

What is the ICD-10 code for a little toe fracture?

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