S40.021
Non-billableContusion of right upper arm
Contusion of right upper arm
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contusion of right upper arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for contusion of right upper arm is S40.021. The full clinical description is "Contusion of right upper arm". S40.021 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S40.021 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S40.021 represents "Contusion of right upper arm". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S40.021 a billable code?
No, S40.021 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S40.021.
What chapter is S40.021 in?
S40.021 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S40.021?
S40.021 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 S40.021?
S40.021 has 3 child codes, including: S40.021A (Contusion of right upper arm, initial encounter), S40.021D (Contusion of right upper arm, subsequent encounter), S40.021S (Contusion of right upper arm, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S40.021?
Yes, when using S40.021 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S40.021?
S40.021 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840023. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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