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S41.012

Non-billable

Laceration without foreign body of left shoulder

Laceration without foreign body 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

S41.01

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)

S41.012A

Laceration w/o foreign body of left shoulder, init encntr

BillableS41.012D

Laceration w/o foreign body of left shoulder, subs encntr

BillableS41.012S

Laceration without foreign body of left shoulder, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laceration without foreign body of left shoulder?

The ICD-10-CM code for laceration without foreign body of left shoulder is S41.012. The full clinical description is "Laceration without foreign body of left shoulder". S41.012 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S41.012 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S41.012 represents "Laceration without foreign body 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 S41.012 a billable code?

No, S41.012 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 S41.012.

What chapter is S41.012 in?

S41.012 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S41.012?

S41.012 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 S41.012?

S41.012 has 3 child codes, including: S41.012A (Laceration w/o foreign body of left shoulder, init encntr), S41.012D (Laceration w/o foreign body of left shoulder, subs encntr), S41.012S (Laceration without foreign body of left shoulder, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S41.012?

Yes, when using S41.012 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S41.012?

S41.012 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840223. 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.