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S45.991

Non-billable

Inj unsp blood vessel at shldr/up arm, right arm

Other specified injury of unspecified blood vessel at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm

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

S45.99

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)

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)
  • injury of subclavian artery (S25.1)
  • injury of subclavian vein (S25.3)

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)

S45.991A

Inj unsp blood vessel at shldr/up arm, right arm, init

BillableS45.991D

Inj unsp blood vessel at shldr/up arm, right arm, subs

BillableS45.991S

Inj unsp blood vessel at shldr/up arm, right arm, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for inj unsp blood vessel at shldr/up arm, right arm?

The ICD-10-CM code for inj unsp blood vessel at shldr/up arm, right arm is S45.991. The full clinical description is "Other specified injury of unspecified blood vessel at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm". S45.991 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S45.991 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S45.991 represents "Other specified injury of unspecified blood vessel at shoulder and upper arm level, 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 S45.991 a billable code?

No, S45.991 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 S45.991.

What chapter is S45.991 in?

S45.991 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S45.991?

S45.991 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 S45.991?

S45.991 has 3 child codes, including: S45.991A (Inj unsp blood vessel at shldr/up arm, right arm, init), S45.991D (Inj unsp blood vessel at shldr/up arm, right arm, subs), S45.991S (Inj unsp blood vessel at shldr/up arm, right arm, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S45.991?

Yes, when using S45.991 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S45.991?

S45.991 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2842924. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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