S48.929
Non-billablePartial traumatic amp of unsp shldr/up arm, level unsp
Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified
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 to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for partial traumatic amp of unsp shldr/up arm, level unsp?
The ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic amp of unsp shldr/up arm, level unsp is S48.929. The full clinical description is "Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified". S48.929 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S48.929 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S48.929 represents "Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified". 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 S48.929 a billable code?
No, S48.929 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 S48.929.
What chapter is S48.929 in?
S48.929 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S48.929?
S48.929 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation at elbow level (S58.0).
What are the subcategories under S48.929?
S48.929 has 3 child codes, including: S48.929A (Partial traumatic amp of unsp shldr/up arm, level unsp, init), S48.929D (Partial traumatic amp of unsp shldr/up arm, level unsp, subs), S48.929S (Partial traum amp of unsp shldr/up arm, level unsp, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S48.929?
Yes, when using S48.929 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S48.929?
S48.929 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843341. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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