S46
Non-billableInjury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shldr/up arm
Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level
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 Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (6)
S46.0Injury of musc/tend the rotator cuff of shoulder
S46.1Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of long head of biceps
S46.2Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps
S46.3Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps
S46.8Injury of musc/fasc/tend at shoulder and upper arm level
S46.9Injury of unsp muscle, fascia and tendon at shldr/up arm
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shldr/up arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shldr/up arm is S46. The full clinical description is "Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level". S46 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S46 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S46 represents “Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level”. 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 S46 a billable code?
No, S46 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S46.
What chapter is S46 in?
S46 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S46?
S46 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 S46?
S46 has 6 child codes, including: S46.0 (Injury of musc/tend the rotator cuff of shoulder), S46.1 (Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of long head of biceps), S46.2 (Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps), S46.3 (Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S46?
Yes, when using S46, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S46?
S46 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2842936. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S46 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shldr/up arm affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S46?
S46 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC16.Z (Injury of unspecified muscle, fascia or tendon at shoulder or upper arm level).
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