ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S40.25
Superficial foreign body of shoulder
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S40.25
Inclusion Terms
Splinter in the shoulder
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S40.25 (Superficial foreign body of shoulder)
ICD-10-CM code S40.25 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S40.25 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S40.25 - Superficial foreign body of shoulder. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Superficial foreign body of shoulder.