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S41.002

Non-billable

Unspecified open wound of left shoulder

Unspecified open wound of left shoulder

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

Parent Code

S41.00

Child Codes

3

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)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of elbow (S50-S59)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • open fracture of shoulder and upper arm (S42.- with 7th character B or C)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated wound infection

Child Codes (3)

S41.002A

Unspecified open wound of left shoulder, initial encounter

BillableS41.002D

Unspecified open wound of left shoulder, subs encntr

BillableS41.002S

Unspecified open wound of left shoulder, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified open wound of left shoulder?

The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified open wound of left shoulder is S41.002. The full clinical description is "Unspecified open wound of left shoulder". S41.002 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S41.002 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S41.002 represents "Unspecified open wound of left 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 S41.002 a billable code?

No, S41.002 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 S41.002.

What chapter is S41.002 in?

S41.002 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S41.002?

S41.002 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-).

What are the subcategories under S41.002?

S41.002 has 3 child codes, including: S41.002A (Unspecified open wound of left shoulder, initial encounter), S41.002D (Unspecified open wound of left shoulder, subs encntr), S41.002S (Unspecified open wound of left shoulder, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S41.002?

Yes, when using S41.002 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S41.002?

S41.002 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840210. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.