S40.859A
BillableSuperficial foreign body of unsp upper arm, init encntr
Superficial foreign body of unspecified upper arm, initial encounter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for superficial foreign body of unsp upper arm, init encntr?
The ICD-10-CM code for superficial foreign body of unsp upper arm, init encntr is S40.859A. The full clinical description is "Superficial foreign body of unspecified upper arm, initial encounter". S40.859A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S40.859A mean?
ICD-10-CM code S40.859A represents "Superficial foreign body of unspecified upper arm, initial encounter". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is S40.859A a billable code?
Yes, S40.859A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S40.859A in?
S40.859A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S40.859A?
S40.859A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840153. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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