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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S54.10XA ICD-10-CM Code: Injury of median nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S54.10XA

Injury of median nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S54.10XA sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)

  3. 3

    Category S54

    Injury of nerves at forearm level

  4. 4

    Subcategory S54.10

    Injury of median nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm

  5. 5

    Code S54.10XA

    Injury of median nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S54.10XA.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S54.10XA.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S54.10XA.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S54.10XA.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S54.10XA.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S54.10XA mean?

S54.10XA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Injury of median nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter.”

Is S54.10XA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S54.10XA has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is S54.10XA located in ICD-10-CM?

S54.10XA 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 and subcategory S54.10, Injury of median nerve at forearm level, unspecified arm.

What coding notes are listed for S54.10XA?

No inclusion terms are listed for S54.10XA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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