S49.9
Non-billableUnspecified injury of shoulder and upper arm
Unspecified injury of shoulder and upper arm
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
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified injury of shoulder and upper arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified injury of shoulder and upper arm is S49.9. The full clinical description is "Unspecified injury of shoulder and upper arm". S49.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S49.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S49.9 represents “Unspecified injury of shoulder and upper arm”. 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 S49.9 a billable code?
No, S49.9 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 S49.9.
What chapter is S49.9 in?
S49.9 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S49.9?
S49.9 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 S49.9?
S49.9 has 3 child codes, including: S49.90 (Unsp injury of shoulder and upper arm, unspecified arm), S49.91 (Unspecified injury of right shoulder and upper arm), S49.92 (Unspecified injury of left shoulder and upper arm).
Are additional codes required with S49.9?
Yes, when using S49.9, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S49.9?
S49.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0272440. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S49.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified injury of shoulder and upper arm 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 S49.9?
S49.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC1Y (Other specified injuries to the shoulder or upper arm).
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