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S46.899

Non-billable

Inj musc/fasc/tend at shoulder and upper arm level, unsp arm

Other injury of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, unspecified 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

S46.89

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)

S46.899A

Inj musc/fasc/tend at shldr/up arm, unsp arm, init

BillableS46.899D

Inj musc/fasc/tend at shldr/up arm, unsp arm, subs

BillableS46.899S

Inj musc/fasc/tend at shldr/up arm, unsp arm, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for inj musc/fasc/tend at shoulder and upper arm level, unsp arm?

The ICD-10-CM code for inj musc/fasc/tend at shoulder and upper arm level, unsp arm is S46.899. The full clinical description is "Other injury of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, unspecified arm". S46.899 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S46.899 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S46.899 represents "Other injury of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, unspecified 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 S46.899 a billable code?

No, S46.899 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 S46.899.

What chapter is S46.899 in?

S46.899 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S46.899?

S46.899 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 S46.899?

S46.899 has 3 child codes, including: S46.899A (Inj musc/fasc/tend at shldr/up arm, unsp arm, init), S46.899D (Inj musc/fasc/tend at shldr/up arm, unsp arm, subs), S46.899S (Inj musc/fasc/tend at shldr/up arm, unsp arm, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S46.899?

Yes, when using S46.899 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S46.899?

S46.899 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843198. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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