S40.272

Billable

ChapterS00–T88

Ranksubcategory

Official Description

Other superficial bite of left shoulder

Metadata & Insights

•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

General instructions are available for the parent sections:

BillableHas subcodes

CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

S40-S49Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)

S40Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm

S40.2Other superficial injuries of shoulder

S40.27Other superficial bite of shoulder

S40.272Other superficial bite of left shoulderBillable

S40.272AOther superficial bite of left shoulder, initial encounterBillable

S40.272DOther superficial bite of left shoulder, subsequent encounterBillable

S40.272SOther superficial bite of left shoulder, sequelaBillable

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to S40.272:

subcategoryS40.27

Other superficial bite of shoulder

Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)

chapterCH19

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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