S46.2
Non-billableInjury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps
Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps
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 (4)
Related Codes(5)
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 muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps?
The ICD-10-CM code for injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps is S46.2. The full clinical description is "Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps". S46.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S46.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S46.2 represents “Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps”. 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 S46.2 a billable code?
No, S46.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under S46.2.
What chapter is S46.2 in?
S46.2 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S46.2?
S46.2 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 S46.2?
S46.2 has 4 child codes, including: S46.20 (Unsp injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of oth prt biceps), S46.21 (Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps), S46.22 (Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of oth prt biceps), S46.29 (Inj muscle, fascia and tendon of oth parts of biceps).
Are additional codes required with S46.2?
Yes, when using S46.2, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S46.2?
S46.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843043. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S46.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps 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 S46.2?
S46.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC16.2Z (Injury of muscle, fascia or tendon of other parts of biceps, unspecified).
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