S44.8
Non-billableInjury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level
Injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level
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
Child Codes (1)
Related Codes(7)
S44.0Injury of ulnar nerve at upper arm level
S44.1Injury of median nerve at upper arm level
S44.2Injury of radial nerve at upper arm level
S44.3Injury of axillary nerve
S44.4Injury of musculocutaneous nerve
S44.5Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at shldr/up arm
S44.9Injury of unspecified nerve at shoulder and upper arm level
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level?
The ICD-10-CM code for injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level is S44.8. The full clinical description is "Injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level". S44.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S44.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S44.8 represents “Injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level”. 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 S44.8 a billable code?
No, S44.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 1 child codes under S44.8.
What chapter is S44.8 in?
S44.8 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S44.8?
S44.8 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 S44.8?
S44.8 has 1 child code, including: S44.8X (Injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level).
Are additional codes required with S44.8?
Yes, when using S44.8, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S44.8?
S44.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478276. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S44.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level 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 S44.8?
S44.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC14.Z (Injury of unspecified nerve at shoulder or upper arm level).
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