S48.92
Non-billablePartial traumatic amputation of shldr/up arm, level unsp
Partial traumatic amputation of 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
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for partial traumatic amputation of shldr/up arm, level unsp?
The ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic amputation of shldr/up arm, level unsp is S48.92. The full clinical description is "Partial traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified". S48.92 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S48.92 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S48.92 represents “Partial traumatic amputation of 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 S48.92 a billable code?
No, S48.92 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 S48.92.
What chapter is S48.92 in?
S48.92 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S48.92?
S48.92 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 S48.92?
S48.92 has 3 child codes, including: S48.921 (Partial traumatic amp of right shldr/up arm, level unsp), S48.922 (Partial traumatic amp of left shldr/up arm, level unsp), S48.929 (Partial traumatic amp of unsp shldr/up arm, level unsp).
Are additional codes required with S48.92?
Yes, when using S48.92, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S48.92?
S48.92 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843332. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S48.92 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like partial traumatic amputation of shldr/up arm, level unsp 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 S48.92?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S48.92 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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