Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S64.495 is the diagnosis code for Injury of digital nerve of left ring finger. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S64.495 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S64.495 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S64.495 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of digital nerve of left ring finger". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S64.495 is S64.49 ("Injury of digital nerve of other finger"). S64.495 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S64.495 is located in Section S60-S69 — "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S64.495 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of digital nerve of left ring finger" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of digital nerve of left ring finger is S64.495.
Yes, S64.495 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S64.495 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S64.495 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.