S41.059
Non-billableOpen bite of unspecified shoulder
Open bite of unspecified shoulder
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 Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated wound infection
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for open bite of unspecified shoulder?
The ICD-10-CM code for open bite of unspecified shoulder is S41.059. The full clinical description is "Open bite of unspecified shoulder". S41.059 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S41.059 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S41.059 represents “Open bite of unspecified shoulder”. 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 S41.059 a billable code?
No, S41.059 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 S41.059.
What chapter is S41.059 in?
S41.059 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S41.059?
S41.059 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under S41.059?
S41.059 has 3 child codes, including: S41.059A (Open bite of unspecified shoulder, initial encounter), S41.059D (Open bite of unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter), S41.059S (Open bite of unspecified shoulder, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S41.059?
Yes, when using S41.059, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S41.059?
S41.059 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840279. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S41.059 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like open bite of unspecified shoulder affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S41.059?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S41.059 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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