S40.8
Non-billableOther superficial injuries of upper arm
Other superficial injuries of 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 (6)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S40.8?
ICD-10-CM code S40.8 represents "Other superficial injuries of upper arm". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S40.8 a billable code?
No, S40.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S40.8.
What chapter is S40.8 in?
S40.8 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S40.8?
S40.8 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 S40.8?
S40.8 has 6 child codes, including: S40.81 (Abrasion of upper arm), S40.82 (Blister (nonthermal) of upper arm), S40.84 (External constriction of upper arm), S40.85 (Superficial foreign body of upper arm), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S40.8?
Yes, when using S40.8 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S40.8?
S40.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840107. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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