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S46.301

Non-billable

Unsp injury of musc/fasc/tend triceps, right arm

Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, 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

S46.30

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)

S46.301A

Unsp injury of musc/fasc/tend triceps, right arm, init

BillableS46.301D

Unsp injury of musc/fasc/tend triceps, right arm, subs

BillableS46.301S

Unsp injury of musc/fasc/tend triceps, right arm, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unsp injury of musc/fasc/tend triceps, right arm?

The ICD-10-CM code for unsp injury of musc/fasc/tend triceps, right arm is S46.301. The full clinical description is "Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, right arm". S46.301 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S46.301 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S46.301 represents "Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, 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 S46.301 a billable code?

No, S46.301 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 S46.301.

What chapter is S46.301 in?

S46.301 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S46.301?

S46.301 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 S46.301?

S46.301 has 3 child codes, including: S46.301A (Unsp injury of musc/fasc/tend triceps, right arm, init), S46.301D (Unsp injury of musc/fasc/tend triceps, right arm, subs), S46.301S (Unsp injury of musc/fasc/tend triceps, right arm, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S46.301?

Yes, when using S46.301 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S46.301?

S46.301 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843098. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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