S40.271
Non-billableOther superficial bite of right shoulder
Other superficial bite of right shoulder
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 other superficial bite of right shoulder?
The ICD-10-CM code for other superficial bite of right shoulder is S40.271. The full clinical description is "Other superficial bite of right shoulder". S40.271 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S40.271 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S40.271 represents "Other superficial bite of right shoulder". 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 S40.271 a billable code?
No, S40.271 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 S40.271.
What chapter is S40.271 in?
S40.271 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S40.271?
S40.271 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open bite of shoulder (S41.05).
What are the subcategories under S40.271?
S40.271 has 3 child codes, including: S40.271A (Other superficial bite of right shoulder, initial encounter), S40.271D (Other superficial bite of right shoulder, subs encntr), S40.271S (Other superficial bite of right shoulder, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S40.271?
Yes, when using S40.271 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S40.271?
S40.271 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840095. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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