S46.029
Non-billableLaceration of musc/tend the rotator cuff of unsp shoulder
Laceration of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff 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
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for laceration of musc/tend the rotator cuff of unsp shoulder?
The ICD-10-CM code for laceration of musc/tend the rotator cuff of unsp shoulder is S46.029. The full clinical description is "Laceration of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of unspecified shoulder". S46.029 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S46.029 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S46.029 represents “Laceration of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff 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 S46.029 a billable code?
No, S46.029 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 S46.029.
What chapter is S46.029 in?
S46.029 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S46.029?
S46.029 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 S46.029?
S46.029 has 3 child codes, including: S46.029A (Lacerat musc/tend the rotator cuff of unsp shoulder, init), S46.029D (Lacerat musc/tend the rotator cuff of unsp shoulder, subs), S46.029S (Lacerat musc/tend the rotator cuff of unsp shoulder, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S46.029?
Yes, when using S46.029, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S46.029?
S46.029 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2842973. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S46.029 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like laceration of musc/tend the rotator cuff of unsp 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 S46.029?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S46.029 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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