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S41.029

Non-billable

Laceration with foreign body of unspecified shoulder

Laceration with foreign body of unspecified 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

S41.02

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)

S41.029A

Laceration with foreign body of unsp shoulder, init encntr

BillableS41.029D

Laceration with foreign body of unsp shoulder, subs encntr

BillableS41.029S

Laceration with foreign body of unsp shoulder, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laceration with foreign body of unspecified shoulder?

The ICD-10-CM code for laceration with foreign body of unspecified shoulder is S41.029. The full clinical description is "Laceration with foreign body of unspecified shoulder". S41.029 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S41.029 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S41.029 represents "Laceration with foreign body of unspecified 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 S41.029 a billable code?

No, S41.029 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 S41.029.

What chapter is S41.029 in?

S41.029 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S41.029?

S41.029 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 S41.029?

S41.029 has 3 child codes, including: S41.029A (Laceration with foreign body of unsp shoulder, init encntr), S41.029D (Laceration with foreign body of unsp shoulder, subs encntr), S41.029S (Laceration with foreign body of unsp shoulder, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S41.029?

Yes, when using S41.029 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S41.029?

S41.029 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840240. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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