S40
Non-billableSuperficial injury of shoulder and upper arm
Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
S40-S49
Child Codes
4
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of scapular region
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S40?
ICD-10-CM code S40 represents "Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S40 a billable code?
No, S40 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under S40.
What chapter is S40 in?
S40 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S40?
S40 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S40?
S40 has 4 child codes, including: S40.0 (Contusion of shoulder and upper arm), S40.2 (Other superficial injuries of shoulder), S40.8 (Other superficial injuries of upper arm), S40.9 (Unspecified superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm).
Are additional codes required with S40?
Yes, when using S40 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S40?
S40 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0160840. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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