S44.41
Non-billableInjury of musculocutaneous nerve, right arm
Injury of musculocutaneous nerve, right 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.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound (S41.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for injury of musculocutaneous nerve, right arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for injury of musculocutaneous nerve, right arm is S44.41. The full clinical description is "Injury of musculocutaneous nerve, right arm". S44.41 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S44.41 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S44.41 represents "Injury of musculocutaneous nerve, right arm". 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 S44.41 a billable code?
No, S44.41 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 S44.41.
What chapter is S44.41 in?
S44.41 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S44.41?
S44.41 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 S44.41?
S44.41 has 3 child codes, including: S44.41XA (Injury of musculocutaneous nerve, right arm, init encntr), S44.41XD (Injury of musculocutaneous nerve, right arm, subs encntr), S44.41XS (Injury of musculocutaneous nerve, right arm, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S44.41?
Yes, when using S44.41 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S44.41?
S44.41 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2842658. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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