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S46.29

Non-billable

Inj muscle, fascia and tendon of oth parts of biceps

Other injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps

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

S46.2

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 muscle, fascia and tendon at elbow (S56.-)
  • sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle (S43.9)

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)

S46.291

Inj muscle, fascia and tendon of oth prt biceps, right arm

S46.292

Inj muscle, fascia and tendon of oth prt biceps, left arm

S46.299

Inj muscle, fascia and tendon of oth prt biceps, unsp arm

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for inj muscle, fascia and tendon of oth parts of biceps?

The ICD-10-CM code for inj muscle, fascia and tendon of oth parts of biceps is S46.29. The full clinical description is "Other injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps". S46.29 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S46.29 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S46.29 represents "Other injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps". 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 S46.29 a billable code?

No, S46.29 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 S46.29.

What chapter is S46.29 in?

S46.29 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S46.29?

S46.29 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 S46.29?

S46.29 has 3 child codes, including: S46.291 (Inj muscle, fascia and tendon of oth prt biceps, right arm), S46.292 (Inj muscle, fascia and tendon of oth prt biceps, left arm), S46.299 (Inj muscle, fascia and tendon of oth prt biceps, unsp arm).

Are additional codes required with S46.29?

Yes, when using S46.29 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S46.29?

S46.29 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843083. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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