S47
Non-billableCrushing injury of shoulder and upper arm
Crushing injury of shoulder and upper 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
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
- code for all associated injuries
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S47?
ICD-10-CM code S47 represents "Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S47 a billable code?
No, S47 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 S47.
What chapter is S47 in?
S47 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S47?
S47 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 S47?
S47 has 3 child codes, including: S47.1 (Crushing injury of right shoulder and upper arm), S47.2 (Crushing injury of left shoulder and upper arm), S47.9 (Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm, unspecified arm).
Are additional codes required with S47?
Yes, when using S47 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code for all associated injuries.
What are the UMLS CUIs for S47?
S47 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0160970. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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