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Pinpoint Ulnar Impaction Syndrome Code

Published on Thu Jul 27, 2006

Question: Which diagnosis code should we assign for ulnar impaction syndrome of the wrist?

Idaho Subscriber Answer: Ulnar impaction syndrome is a degenerative condition of the wrist that is often related to excessive load bearing, often seen in workers- compensation patients. You should report 718.83 (Other joint derangement, not elsewhere classified; forearm) when your surgeon treats this condition.
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