Procedure coding for injuries to the arm and hand

Why This Topic Matters

Upper-extremity injuries are common, and coding them accurately depends on matching the injury location and treatment approach to the right CPT family. This article helps readers quickly identify which code groups and injury categories are covered so they can assess whether the full discussion is relevant to their work.

Article Sections

1. Arm anatomy and humerus fracture coding

   Introduces the relevant upper-arm anatomy and outlines the CPT families discussed for humeral fracture care. The section is organized around broad treatment categories and fracture locations.

2. Elbow dislocation and related injuries

   Covers elbow dislocation topics, including combined fracture-dislocation scenarios and related injury patterns involving the proximal forearm. The discussion stays focused on the injury group and associated CPT code families.

3. Radius and ulna

   Reviews forearm anatomy and then summarizes the CPT families for fractures and dislocations involving the radius, ulna, and wrist-adjacent structures. The section groups the material by injury location and general treatment type.

4. Hand and fingers

   Describes the bones of the hand and finger anatomy before summarizing the CPT families used for fractures and dislocations in the metacarpals and phalanges. The section highlights how the article organizes hand injuries by joint and bone region.