All ICD10 Codes
S40Not billable, use a more specific code below

Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm

In Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

144 billable codes under S40: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Also applies, from Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)

These notes sit on S40-S49 and apply to every code under it, including S40.

Includes: conditions that are coded here

  • injuries of axilla
  • injuries of scapular region

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers 7th character use and coding of injuries, fractures, burns, drug and toxic effects, abuse and neglect, and complications of care (S00-T88).

Read Section I.C.19 (page 77)

All codes under S40

S40 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

S40 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under S40 group to these 9 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Wounds and Injuries

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

Read more about wounds and injuries on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.