All ICD10 Codes

S48

Non-Billable
ChapterS00–T88
Rankcategory
Official Description

Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm

Use a more specific code (0 billable, 3 non-billable)
S48.0Traumatic amputation at shoulder jointhas subcodesS48.1Traumatic amputation at level between shoulder and elbowhas subcodesS48.9Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm, level unspecifiedhas subcodes
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

CH19 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
Use Additional Code
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

S40-S49 Parent Instructions

Includes
  • injuries of axilla
  • injuries of scapular region
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • traumatic amputation at elbow level (S58.0)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S40-S49Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)
S48Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper armNot billable
S48.0Traumatic amputation at shoulder jointSubcodes
S48.1Traumatic amputation at level between shoulder and elbowSubcodes
S48.9Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm, level unspecifiedSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to S48:

blockS40-S49
Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)
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chapterCH19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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