S54 ICD-10-CM Code: Injury of nerves at forearm level
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S54Injury of nerves at forearm level
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S54 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
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Category S54
Injury of nerves at forearm level
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Code S54
Injury of nerves at forearm level
Codes under S54
S54 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S54.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S54.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S54.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S54.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- injury of nerves at wrist and hand level (S64.-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S54 mean?
S54 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Injury of nerves at forearm level.”
Is S54 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S54 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S54 located in ICD-10-CM?
S54 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59) (S50–S59), under category S54, Injury of nerves at forearm level.
What coding notes are listed for S54?
No inclusion terms are listed for S54 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: injury of nerves at wrist and hand level (S64.-).